Six subjects share their experiences over five years, revealing the challenges faced by masculine presenting queer people of color in New York City.
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Six subjects share their experiences over five years, revealing the challenges faced by masculine presenting queer people of color in New York City.
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Synopsis
Marquise Vilsón prepares to enlist in the U.S. Army while grappling with his identity as a transgender man. Over five years, "The Aggressives" follows six queer, masculine-presenting individuals in New York City. Subjects include Rjai, a competitive figure in the ball scene, and Kisha, a model who shifts between femininity and aggression. They share their experiences with family acceptance, incarceration, and personal transformation. The documentary addresses themes of gender, sexuality, and race through candid interviews and personal stories.
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Why Watch
- Meet Marquise, a trans man navigating military life.
- Follow Kisha's transformation in the modeling world.
- Discover Octavia's story of motherhood and prison.
Did You Know
- The documentary was filmed over five years starting in 1999.
- Marquise could not be found by the time the film was released in 2005.
- The film won Best Documentary at the 2005 Rhode Island International Film Festival.
- Flo is influenced by the Queer Black and Latino ball scene and often judges at balls.
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Who directed The Aggressives?
The Aggressives was directed by Daniel Peddle.
What is the runtime of The Aggressives?
The runtime of The Aggressives is 75 minutes.
What awards did The Aggressives win?
The Aggressives won the Best Documentary award at the 2005 Rhode Island International Film Festival and the Juried Award at the 2005 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.
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