15,000 people gathered in June 2020 to support housing for Black trans individuals, marking a significant moment in the ongoing fight for transgender rights.
“Sex Work. Survival. Sisterhood.”
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15,000 people gathered in June 2020 to support housing for Black trans individuals, marking a significant moment in the ongoing fight for transgender rights.
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Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker document the lives of Black and Latina trans women who worked as sex workers in New York City's Meatpacking District during the 1980s and 1990s. The film features interviews with survivors who recount their experiences of violence and homelessness. It includes archival footage, such as RuPaul visiting the area, and addresses the murder of Amanda Milan in 2000. The film concludes with a gathering in June 2020, where 15,000 people supported housing for Black trans individuals.
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Why Watch
- Meet trans women who shaped New York's Meatpacking District.
- See archival footage, including RuPaul's visit to The Stroll.
- Follow the community's response to Amanda Milan's murder.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2023.
- Amanda Milan was murdered in Times Square in 2000, sparking community action.
- The Stroll won a special jury prize for clarity of vision at Sundance.
- Kristen Lovell began documenting her experiences in the 1990s while living in a youth shelter.
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Who directed The Stroll?
The Stroll was directed by Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker.
When did The Stroll premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
The Stroll had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2023.
What significant event does The Stroll conclude with?
The Stroll concludes with a June 2020 gathering of 15,000 people listening to Ceyenne Doroshow announce the success of a fundraiser to support housing for Black trans people.
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