Chelsea Manning resumes her activism and Senate candidacy after her release from military prison, advocating for government transparency.
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Chelsea Manning resumes her activism and Senate candidacy after her release from military prison, advocating for government transparency.
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Chelsea Manning stands before a crowd, addressing her supporters after her release from military prison in May 2017. XY Chelsea follows her as she resumes activism, engages with the media, and runs for a Senate seat. The film features interviews with Manning, her attorney Nancy Hollander, and others, capturing her struggles and the public's response to her actions as a whistleblower. It provides a detailed account of her efforts to advocate for transparency and accountability in government.
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The GuardianA documentary about the trans activist and ex-army intelligence officer is intriguing but lacks wider context.
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Why Watch
- Meet Chelsea Manning after her prison release
- Follow her Senate campaign and activism
- See insights from key figures like Nancy Hollander
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on May 1, 2019.
- XY Chelsea holds a 65% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 23 reviews.
- The film was released in the UK on May 24, 2019, and in the US on June 7, 2019.
- It has a Metacritic score of 60 out of 100, indicating mixed reviews.
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Who directed the documentary XY Chelsea?
XY Chelsea was directed by Tim Travers Hawkins.
When did XY Chelsea have its world premiere?
XY Chelsea had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on May 1, 2019.
What is the approval rating of XY Chelsea on Rotten Tomatoes?
XY Chelsea holds a 65% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 23 reviews.
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