20 years ago, the day The campaign “Disguise and respect” was launched in Brasilia by the Ministry of Health. I, as a symbol of resistance and struggle. Take a look at 10 movies and series with trans characters to watch on streaming.
10 films and series that tell stories of trans people for the online marathon
Junior Alice (Main video)
The plot presents Alice’s life, a trans teenager who shares videos on YouTube and is with problems when his father needs to move to a conversative city within Paraná. Facing prejudices and challenges in her new school, Alice struggle to establish and win her greatest desire: give her the first kiss. The film brings a message on respect, acceptance and authenticity.
The Danish Girl (first video)
The story accompanies the life of the couple of artists Einar and Gerda Wegener. On a certain day Gerda decides to wear a woman to paint him. In a research of car -conclusion, the process of sexual change begins and Lili Elbe is renamed. His transformation takes place with the support, although troubled, of his wife Gerda. Lili Elbe was one of the first people to perform gender reassignment surgery.
Transcend lives (Globe)
The series of documentaries tells the experiences, changes and experiences of trans people, disguised and not binary during welfare practices and outdoor sports. During five episodes, participants share their overcoming stories, highlighting the importance of inclusion and representativeness in these spaces.
Marsha P. Johnson’s death and life (Netflix)
The death and life of Marsha P. Johnson is a documentary investigating the mysterious death of Marsha P. Johnson, trans activist and icon of LGBTQIA+rights. Work revisits his life, struggle for justice and inheritance in strange movement.
Again at 15 (Netflix)
Among the story of Anita, there is the narration of Cesare, brother of Fabrício, his friend in his adolescence. Initially presented as Caesar, he is a boy who has gone through a car’s journey -Scan and acceptance. During the plot, Cesare recognizes himself as a transgender person, adopting the name Camila after his transition. In adulthood, Camila is played by Alice Marcone and becomes a successful writer, maintaining a lasting friendship with Anita and Carol.
Paloma (Globoplay)
“Paloma” presents the story of a transgender farmer who dreams of holding a traditional church wedding to his boyfriend, Zé. After the refusal of the local priest to celebrate the ceremony because of his gender identity, Paloma has to face prejudices and challenges in rural society.
Maria Luiza (Globoplay)
Documentary that tells the trajectory of Maria Luiza da Silva, the first trans artist recognized in the Brazilian armed forces. After 22 years of exemplary service in the Air Force, it was withdrawn from disability due to its gender identity. The film investigates the challenges he had to face to be recognized as a woman and his struggle for the same rights within the military institution.
A guy like Jake (first video)
“A Boy Like Jake” follows the story of Alex and Greg, Jake’s parents, a four -year -old boy who likes to wear women’s clothes and play with dolls. The plot faces the challenges to accept and support the individual’s individuality in a world full of rigid expectations. With sensitive dialogues, the film explores family love and the importance of acceptance.
Masciaccio (Globoplay)
Laurie, a 10 -year -old girl with difficulty socializing, passes a boy to make friends with the children of the neighborhood, but his growing connection with his friend Lisa ends up generating an identity crisis.
A fantastic woman (Netflix)
The film tells the story of a transsexual woman whose boy suffers suddenly malaise and dies. In addition to facing mourning, he needs to face the violence of the deceased’s family, who does not recognize her as a legitimate girl.
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