'The Future of Trans' Documentary: Chella Man, ALOK, Patricio Manuel, and more

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The Future of Trans, produced by TransLash Media, explores trans futures with some of the brightest, sharpest, creative minds in trans and gender non-conforming communities including Chella Man, ALOK, Dominique Jackson, Angelica Ross, Toni-Michelle, Aria Sai’d, Isa Noyola, Alok, Patricio Manuel, Shea Diamond, Fatima Jamal, and more.
Premiere date: June 24, 2020 @ 7PM EST on the TransLash Facebook page:
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TRANSLASH MEDIA production @translashmedia
CREATOR AND PRODUCER
IMARA JONES @imarajones
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
THOMAS BJ WILLIAMS-EL @bjcamking
CONSULTING PRODUCER
EUGENIA HARVEY @eugeniaharvey
EDITOR
NIELS DACHLER
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
RUBY FLUDZINSKI @rubyfludz
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
MONTANA THOMAS @montanajamesthomas
SOUND RECORDIST
BODE RIIS @boderiis
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
SARIEL FRIEDMAN @sorryellehaha
DIGITAL STRATEGIST
DANIELA CAPISTRANO @mijareturns
SOUND MIXER
CHRIS MCDONALD
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER
LENA G MITCHELL @lenagmitchell
MAKEUP ARTISTS
BIONKA STEVENS @bionkasimone
DARIAN DARLING
KENECIA LASHAE @passport2pretty
SHAKEIRA CORIN-EBANKS LAWSON
TARRENCE CHEAIRS @tc_beau_t
KEANDA REBELLE
PARTICIPANTS
ANGELICA ROSS @angelicaross
ALOK VAID MENON @alokvmenon
ARIA SA'ID @ariasaid
CHELLA MAN @chellaman
DOMINIQUE JACKSON @dominique.a.r.jackson
FATIMA JAMAL @fatfemme
MJ RODRIGUEZ @mjrodriguez7
RAQUEL WILLIS @raquel_willis
PATRICIO MANUEL @team_patricio_manuel
SHEA DIAMOND @iamsheadiamond
TONI-MICHELLE WILLIAMS @misstonimichelle
ISA NOYOLA @muxerisa
Other interviews:
ANA ARRIOLA @_anaarriola_
ANDY MARRA @andy_marra
CHASE STRANGIO @chasestrangio
EBELE IFEDIGBO @ebelemeansmercy
FAITH CHELTENHAM
KRIS HAYASHI
MADE POSSIBLE BY
Pop Culture Collaborative and Anonymous Donors
THANKS TO
ACLU @aclu_nationwide
Duarte Teen Center
Homiey FRUITVALE coworking space @homieyfruitvale
Mariquit Ingalla
Wiktor Dynarski
Rosecrans Cafe @rosecrans
Sammy Lacombe @hairbysammylacombe
The Core Total Body Salon and Wellness Spa
Transgender Law Center @transgenderlawcenter
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
The Wing (@the.wing)
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Janet Mock @janetmock
FX Networks Public Relations
FOOTAGE
Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria (2005) by Victor Silverman, Susan Stryker
Brilliant, Beautiful, Powerful (2018) by Transgender Law Center
Intimacy II: Horror by Richie Shazam & Ben Draghi
Don't Shoot by Shea Diamond

[@terrybooher9935]

Imara - what a wonderful piece of work. Thank you for creating this!

[@adamb-bv1sr]

"a life otherwise" is going to stick with me for a long time. thank you for this beauty. trans people are amazing.

[@alisonj1384]

Thank you for sharing your experiences…My heart cracked when you talked about rewinding the day and reliving it as a girl.

[@butterflyspirit8180]

I loved this documentary ! I forget that my very existence in a cis-normative world is creating a future for my future Trans siblings. Thank You for reminding me of that ! We have to keep that truth at the forefront of our minds as we continue to hold space in the world. It will only get better for the Trans community if we choose to live our lives. We must persist in living our truth and resist oppressive forces. We have the right to the pursuit of happiness! It’s time for the Trans community to RISE.

[@TransLashMedia]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@radwooah]

You are a man though. Your 'truth' doesn't matter in the real world. ;/

[@zabaangel9293]

Thank you so much! How inspiring. I needed to feel a sense of connection and hope at this time, especially with my trans family. You have helped to plant seeds of creativity, courage & love.

[@TransLashMedia]

We appreciate you!

[@daniipetrovic9352]

This documentary is beautifull, loved every second of it. Sharing this right now!!

[@jesskween]

This is such an amazing documentary. I could relate to mostly everything, for every aspect of my life, as a trans woman who is also an asylee with no support from family. Thank you Imara 🤍 and to the trans community who shared their stories.

[@TransLashMedia]

We appreciate you, Jessie Emily! Thanks for watching.

[@brendanoehl5018]

Update: After posting my comment I finished watching via my Roku. Near the end of the video I tried again to LIKE it and it did work on my Roku. I was watching this video via my Roku 4. I tried multiple times to like the video. The light would blink on the Roku but the like symbol never highlighted. I was able to LIKE the video via my laptop. I recently saw you on the Damage Report and have now subscribed. I'm looking forward to watching your content.

[@hannahsloat8528]

This was anazing! Loved the range of wonderful people!

[@TransLashMedia]

Thank you, Hannah! We appreciate you.

[@kellyahlfeld4953]

Imara is such a gift to the world for bringing us these stories and words from these beautiful trans souls. Thank you so much for this.

[@e.rvanrood7373]

This is gorgeous!!!!!!

[@ireashiam.bennett9191]

I absolutely LOVE this documentary. Thank you so much

[@UliyaMusic]

Beautiful, beautiful!!!

[@Actingfan01]

So healing and beautiful. As a white non-binary person, I am so grateful for you Imara and the Translash family. Thank you. ❤️

[@TransLashMedia]

Thank you for watching!

[@pelhambissell2926]

Oh wow ! Amazing ✨

[@TransLashMedia]

Thank you for watching!

[@pelhambissell2926]

TransLash what great day starting off with your marvelous documentary and now I’m just finishing off Munroe Bergdorf’s interview in Paper . Savouring our victories in these times of backlash , living our lives and passion ❤️

[@tonyagibbs1963]

Beautiful! 💜

[@fariscuchitamerat]

This is powerful - what everyone said & do is literally saving lives. We are beautiful beings who are a walking , & breathing being that show this universe what freedom looks like !!!

[@arlojames5981]

BEAUTIFUL

[@TransLashMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@ch33.tah.]

Fatima Jamal hit the nail on the head

[@Jdonovanford]

All sexist stereotypes. Men trapped in sexist female stereotypes.

[@jesussaves6625]

What the heck is "so sexy" about a little boy imagining himself as a girl?? This whole display was disgusting, and this is not how women behave.