Trans Allegories in Film: 'Shrek' (2001)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film 'Shrek' can be interpreted as a transgender story.

Kris Lord, in his best performance as a straight guy remembering his college days and a fraternity hazing that he helped to organize. Follow Kris as he awakens, washes up and shaves. The BJ production camera will caress the body of his superstar as he stands before the mirror nude and shaves himself. Watch Phil Bradley as he gives the best blow job ever given to Kris Lord on video. College Frat Hazing at its best. Then the pledge master turns on Phil Bradley and forces his little frat brothers to service him!
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film 'Shrek' can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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