CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

So it’s all these details and possibilities that can happen when a trans woman puts herself in these situations or in the hands of these men. It’s unsettling.

What do you hope this doc conveys about the way Black trans women sex workers are perceived?

This film is about Black trans women, but it’s also about Black people. How we treat each other and the lack of love for each other. So I hope that it’s a wakening for Black people as a community. And I hope there’s a level of shame that comes with this film for some Black people that feel like they could have done or should do more to get to know trans people or be kind to trans people.

Are you finding that these women are being accepted more than you expected them to be?

Yeah. Because a lot of times people, especially in the media, they like to create this narrative that trans women are against Black women, and Black women don’t like trans women. And it’s been more Black women who are championing this film than anything. I’m so shocked, to be honest with you. They’re so supportive and like, “Oh my god, I love this film. This has to go.” And so, yeah, this is thrilling.

This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.