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201927 minPG-13documentary

Alessa

201927 minPG-13documentary

One transgender woman was murdered on October 13, 2016, contributing to a rising number of feminicides and transfeminicides in Mexico City.

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One transgender woman was murdered on October 13, 2016, contributing to a rising number of feminicides and transfeminicides in Mexico City.

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Paola Garcíadirector

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Alessa Flores was a transgender activist in Mexico City. She was murdered on October 13, 2016. Her death is part of a larger pattern of feminicides and transfeminicides in the country. This 27-minute documentary examines Flores' activism and the violence faced by trans women in Mexico. Director Paola García presents a stark portrayal of the ongoing crisis affecting the community.

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