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Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen

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Description:

Still Black, Kortney Ryan Ziegler's debut documentary takes a unique look into the lives of six black transmen in a world where 'black' and 'trans' more commonly evoke an image of black transwomen. With honesty, these men challenge viewers to rethink collective notions of masculinity, gender, family and social interaction. They let us into their personal and professional lives as brothers, sons, fathers and husbands while they explore race, sexuality and their own genders, and the ways these dynamics intersect.

Using the participants' humour, the director dives into the socio-cultural pathways that these men take to become more themselves. From subtle pioneer lawyer, Kylar Brodus, to proud father, Carl Madgett, the men acknowledge their communal investment in and rejections of the gender codes that define people as male. Through their eyes and recollections we glimpse what the process of transitioning has meant for their lovers and families.

Ziegler also allows the participants to speak about their desires and the need to be desired. In this segment, we come to know that sexuality is as equally layered and complex as gender. By bravely peeling off their tough skins, these men reveal an intimacy rarely seen on screen.

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THIS PROGRAM IS RATED 14A