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Thursday, 02 November
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TransAwarenessWeek
To celebrate #TransAwarenessWeek, we’re sharing a fantastic line-up of films, television shows and podcasts featuring or created by artists from the trans community. From comedy, drama, documentary and sitcom, there's something for everyone. So, what are we waiting for? Check out our recommendations here!
Pose (2018-2021)
16+ | 3 Seasons | Drama
An enlightening and empowering series about New York City's Ball culture, an LGBTQ subculture in the African-American and Latino communities, throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Known for its groundbreaking casting of trans actors in trans roles that were prominent regular characters on the show.
Happy Birthday, Marsha! (2018)
16+ | 15 Mins | Short
Happy Birthday, Marsha! is a film about iconic transgender artist and activist, Marsha "Pay it No Mind" Johnson, and her life in the hours before she ignited the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City.
Sex Education (2019 -2023)
18 | 4 Seasons | Comedy
Insecure Otis has all the answers when it comes to sex advice, thanks to his therapist mother. So rebel Maeve proposes a school sex-therapy clinic. Featuring empowering and genuine representation of trans youth.
Disclosure (2020)
15 | 1 Hour 47 Mins | Documentary
In this documentary, leading trans creatives and thinkers share heartfelt perspectives and analysis about Hollywood's impact on the trans community.
Butterfly (2018)
Series | Drama
Drama following an 11-year-old boy who is suppressing his real identity as a girl, and his separated parents. Max begins to dress and behave as a girl but when he wants to be known as Maxine, his father struggles to cope with the news.
A Fantastic Woman (2017)
15 | 1 Hour 44 Mins | Drama
Sebastián Lelio's Oscar-winning drama starring Daniela Vega. A transgender woman becomes a suspect in her boyfriend's accidental death. In Spanish/subs.
The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley (2022)
47 Mins | Documentary
From wartime Liverpool slums to London's high society, the epic story of the model, dancer and transgender pioneer who changed Britain.
Lily: A Transgender Story (2020)
39 Mins | Documentary
Filmed over five years, this is the story of Lily Jones and her transition from male to female – a journey which began when she was 15 and living with her farming family in mid-Wales.
What The Trans?!
A UK-based independent podcast and website with over 90 episodes that aim to speak to trans people, not for them
Start Watching/Listening...
With so many great recommendations, it’s about time we start watching and listening, if we want to get through the list. Follow Live & Local on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads for regular film recommendations and more.
Streaming Films Online
Many of the films on BBC iPlayer, ITVX and All4 offer subtitles and audio description.
For a handy guide on getting setting up and using BBC iPlayer on your smart TV click here.
A guide to film certificate age ratings can be found here.
Find out more about Trans Awareness Week here.
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