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Reviews

Sundance ’20: Senior programmer David Courier on this year’s ones to watch

By Daniele Alcinii January 22, 2020 Were there any emerging documentary filmmakers whose work stood out to you? There are also a couple of standouts in the U.S. Doc Competition: Whirlybird is the first feature from Matt Yoka. That film is a period…

Sundance 2020: The LGBTQ Films We Can’t Wait to See in Park City

By Jude Dry -January 22, 2020 Here are the most exciting stories, documentaries and short films going to Sundance this year. “WhirlyBird” Matt Yoka’s documentary “Whirlybird” focuses on the life of transgender helicopter pilot and reporter Zoe Tur. Tur is a pioneer…

‘Whirlybird’ shows a filmmaker swinging for the fences at Sundance

Entertainment | January 23, 2020 JAY MEEHAN With adrenaline driving the narrative from both the air and the ground, the never-ending breaking news cycle and the competition to capture its most intriguing visual aspects for L.A.’s prime-time news make for a…

Transition Reviews site launches

Transition Reviews site launches

My friend Danielle envisioned a place where trans people could share anonymous verified reviews of their experiences receiving trans-related healthcare and other services. I’m pleased to announce that her dream is now reality! TransitionReviews.com Independent platform On this trans* review…

This Documentary Proves We Should Listen To Children Not Legislators When It Comes To Trans Rights

This Documentary Proves We Should Listen To Children Not Legislators When It Comes To Trans Rights

By BRONWYN ISAAC Storytelling has the ability to not only educate and even entertain, but also to build empathy and bridge the gaps of human experience. National Geographic’s new documentary, Gender Revolution: A Journey With Katie Couric, which premiered on…

‘Gender Revolution’ is all about trans people, but it’s made for a cis audience

‘Gender Revolution’ is all about trans people, but it’s made for a cis audience

By Dawn Ennis · Wednesday, February 8, 2017 This program is titled, “Gender Revolution,” and I don’t think you will find a more detailed exploration of intersex, gender non-conforming/non-binary and, yes, trans Americans than in the 88 minute documentary produced by National…

Honi Soit: The ethics debate

Honi Soit: The ethics debate

The ethics debate By Honi Soit on March 18, 2016 Grace Franki and Andrea Zephyr question the purpose of using suffering to fuel controversy The debate started with a moving speech from Peter Hyndal, an advocate for trans recognition in…

'Social Workers Speak' recommends Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy

'Social Workers Speak' recommends Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy

TV to Watch: Alec Mapa’s “Baby Daddy” Posted by Greg Wright on 6/23/15 “Baby Daddy” is full of adult humor. However, Mapa gets serious several times when he talks about social workers, including the story of how a chance phone…

Washington Post includes Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy in TV highlights

Washington Post includes Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy in TV highlights

TV highlights: ‘Orange Is the New Black’ returns to Netflix for a third season By Rachel Lubitz June 11 at 2:42 PM On the stand-up special “Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy” (Showtime at 10), the comedian focuses on life after he…