5 great, genre-spanning films from trans directors to watch in honor of Trans Day Of Visibility
don’t see—at least not on the screen.So, this year, inspired by The Sundance Institute’s Trans Possibilities Initiative, we’ve put together a list of five fantastic movies from six talented trans directors (all of which are readily available to stream right now) highlighting some of the most exciting artists working today.
From a hilarious comedy to an erotic thriller to an eye-opening documentary, these features underscore that trans stories aren’t limited by genre or scope—they can look like anything.Click through to see the titles.Since writing, directing, and starring in the trailblazing feature By Hook or By Crook, Silas Howard has had an incredibly prolific career in film and television, working on everything from Pose to last year’s charming supernatural teen comedy, Darby And The Dead.
But, prior to that, Howard delivered this emotional, thought-provoking story of young parents carefully navigating the best way to raise their child, Jake, who has begun to express their gender non-conformity.
Jim Parsons and Claire Danes deliver sensitive performances as Jake’s mom and dad, with notable supporting turns from beloved stars like Octavia Spencer and Ann Dowd.
