We Are Transgenders

About This Movie

So, 'We Are Transgenders' from '98, interesting piece. It’s a video doc that really dives into the lives of various Japanese transgender folks—like, you’ve got drag queens, FTMs, intersex activists. The interviews are raw and honest, bringing to light their stories of struggle, exclusion, and a quest for identity. The pacing is pretty reflective; it gives you time to sit with their experiences. There's this sense of urgency in their need for safe spaces, which kind of hits hard. The visuals are simple, but they carry the weight of the narratives. Not flashy, but it has a certain grit that makes it distinctive. It’s definitely a unique time capsule of a community’s voice in that era.

Documentary exploring Japanese transgender livesInterviews with drag queens, FTMs, and activistsHighlights themes of exclusion and safe spaces