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202219 minPG-13doc-short

CANS Can't Stand

202219 minPG-13doc-short

Since 1982, Louisiana's Crime Against Nature by Solicitation law has been used to target queer and trans individuals, prompting a fight for repeal.

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Since 1982, Louisiana's Crime Against Nature by Solicitation law has been used to target queer and trans individuals, prompting a fight for repeal.

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Matt Nadeldirector

Megan Plotkadirector

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In New Orleans, a group of Black trans women confront the legacy of Louisiana’s Crime Against Nature by Solicitation (CANS) law, enacted in 1982. They work to repeal this law, which has been used by police to target queer and trans individuals. Their activism aims to advance trans liberation across the state. CANS Can't Stand documents their efforts and the challenges they face in a society that often marginalizes their existence. The film runs for 19 minutes.

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