Andrea James

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‘Whirlybird’ Film Review: Journalism Doc Makes More Impact With Family Breakup Than With Breaking News

Sundance 2020: The evolution of L.A.-based news pales in comparison to the personal story in Matt Yoka’s documentary Elizabeth Weitzman | January 26, 2020 @ 3:15 PM There’s more, though. And since it’s not presented as a spoiler, it should be…

Taylor Swift, Viggo Mortensen and Tessa Thompson Lead Diverse 2020 Sundance Lineup

Beatrice Verhoeven | December 4, 2019 The Sundance Institute announced its full lineup for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival on Wednesday, which includes films like “Nine Days,” starring Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz, and “Downhill,” starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell,…

Katie Couric Explores ‘Gender Revolution’ in New Nat Geo Trailer (Video)

Katie Couric Explores ‘Gender Revolution’ in New Nat Geo Trailer (Video)

Reid Nakamura | January 13, 2017 @ 1:21 PM In the documentary, Couric talks with scientists, psychologists, activists, authors and families to learn more about the role of genetics, brain chemistry and modern culture on gender fluidity. Executive produced by…

Fuse Media Unveils 2015 Slate: Transgender Reality Series Joins ‘White Guy Talk Show,’ ‘Big Freedia’

Fuse Media Unveils 2015 Slate: Transgender Reality Series Joins ‘White Guy Talk Show,’ ‘Big Freedia’

Tony Maglio March 4, 2015 Among the new series are “White Guy Talk Show,” and DJ Skee’s “Skee TV.” Plus, stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias is getting his own scripted effort, Wilmer Valderrama has a new dance competition series, and Fuse Media…

NewFest Reveals Its 2014 Lineup

NewFest Reveals Its 2014 Lineup

By Linda Ge And Travis Reilly June 27, 2014 NewFest, New York’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film Festival, has revealed the feature film lineup for its 26th edition, which runs from July 24-29. July 26, 11:30 p.m. “Alec Mapa:…

11 Transgender Stars Weigh In on Trans Images in Entertainment

11 Transgender Stars Weigh In on Trans Images in Entertainment

By Jethro Nededog on November 15, 2013 Andrea James, Writer, director, producer and transgender advocate 1. What transgender story or character has been particularly meaningful or impactful to you? “My favorite fictional trans character is Ludo Fabre in Alain Berliner’s…