A random collection of films authored by or about my transgender, intersex sisters, and gender-nonconforming persons all over the world. I watched some of them, and I was inspired by some of them. I met some of the authors and heroines, some of them are my best friends, and I had the pleasure and honor of interviewing some of them. If you know of any transgender documentary that I have not covered yet, please let me know.
Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Release Year: 2016
Synopsis:
In recent years, the visibility of transgender individuals in media has grown significantly, providing an essential platform for voices that have long been marginalized. One landmark contribution to this discourse is The Trans List, a documentary film directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, which aired on HBO in 2016. This poignant film brings together the stories of eleven transgender Americans, each offering unique insights into their lives, identities, and experiences. Through intimate interviews and stunning visuals, The Trans List provides a vital group portrait that illuminates the diversity and complexity of the transgender experience.
The Trans List features an impressive array of individuals, each representing different facets of transgender life. The eleven participants include Buck Angel, Kylar Broadus, Caroline Cossey, Laverne Cox, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Caitlyn Jenner, Amos Mac, Nicole Maines, Shane Ortega, Bamby Salcedo, and Alok Vaid-Menon.
2016,
Bamby Salcedo,
Caitlyn Jenner,
Caroline Cossey,
English,
Janet Mock,
Laverne Cox,
Major Griffin-Gracy,
Monika Kowalska,
Nicole Maines,
Executive Producers: Caitlyn Jenner, Gil Goldschein, Jeff Jenkins, Farnaz Farjam, Andrea Metz, Melissa Bidwell
Release Year: 2015
Synopsis:
"I Am Cait" is an American television documentary series that premiered on July 26, 2015, on the E! network. The show chronicles Caitlyn Jenner's life following her highly publicized gender transition, offering viewers an intimate glimpse into her experiences as she navigates her new identity. Over eight one-hour episodes, the series explores the evolving dynamics of her relationships with family and friends, while also emphasizing Jenner's self-appointed role as a role model for the transgender community.
The series was born out of a cultural moment that began with Caitlyn Jenner's groundbreaking interview with Diane Sawyer in April 2015. During this interview, Jenner publicly came out as a transgender woman, prompting a national conversation about gender identity and representation. E! swiftly announced the documentary series, aiming to provide an unfiltered view of Jenner’s transition.
2015,
Caitlyn Jenner,
Candis Cayne,
Chandi Moore,
Courtney Nanson,
Ella Giselle,
English,
Jennifer Finney Boylan,
Kate Bornstein,
Sophia Hutchins,
Zackary Drucker,
