At 21, his name was Moises, at 28 he changed his ID but on his social security file his name is still Ana. Life reminds him that he is a trans man before. Despite that his road has led him to reconciliation with his past and specifically with his "feminine part".
Documented human suffering is never easy to view or read about and is understandably triggering for many people, but it can be educational, and education is a key to change. An overwhelming amount queer people worldwide (and in my own country) have it far worse than I could imagine, and documentaries such as Welcome to Chechnya bring issues to light that certain groups of people would never see.
Ripley is a great character because she serves two distinct, but rewarding, purposes in the original film and the sequel.
A code adopted by gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals in general to subtly disclose your identity to another, “friend of Dorothy” is widely considered to originate with Judy Garland.
Viola Davis is an EGOT pioneer and trailblazer advocating for diversity and opportunity in Hollywood. See the legendary actresses' rise to critical acclaim.
The original Mothra is a fun monster movie that has way stronger lore, music, and special effects than most of its contemporaries.
If you are a discerning movie watcher and/or an African-American with a modicum of Black consciousness, this film isn’t for you. It would be better to watch the documentary ‘They Fight’ to see the impactful, emotional story of Walter Manigan and the young men of DC’s Ward 8.
