Billy Tipton, a jazz musician who became a posthumous trans icon after his death in 1989, is explored through interviews with contemporary trans artists and scholars.
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Billy Tipton, a jazz musician who became a posthumous trans icon after his death in 1989, is explored through interviews with contemporary trans artists and scholars.
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Billy Tipton, a jazz musician known for his talent, became a posthumous trans icon after his death in 1989. "No Ordinary Man," directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt, features interviews with contemporary trans artists and commentary from figures like Susan Stryker. Premiering at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, the film won Best Canadian Film at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival. Oscilloscope Laboratories acquired U.S. distribution rights.
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- Meet Billy Tipton, a groundbreaking jazz musician.
- See a unique take on biographical storytelling.
- Find out how COVID-19 impacted film production.
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- The film premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.
- No Ordinary Man won the Best Canadian Film award at the 2020 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.
- Oscilloscope Laboratories acquired U.S. rights to the film.
- The film has a duration of 80 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary No Ordinary Man?
No Ordinary Man was directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt.
What award did No Ordinary Man win at the 2020 Inside Out Film and Video Festival?
No Ordinary Man won the award for Best Canadian Film at the 2020 Inside Out Film and Video Festival.
What year did No Ordinary Man premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival?
No Ordinary Man premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2020.
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