{"product_id":"transgender-cinema-1","title":"Transgender Cinema","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eTransgender Cinema provides a comprehensive overview of how trans people have been portrayed on screen, from classic Hollywood cinema to various media outlets, and considers the ongoing controversies sparked by these movies. It reveals how film and television have shaped how the general public sees trans people and how trans people see themselves. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 April 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rutgers University Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransgender Cinema is a comprehensive exploration of the representation of transgender individuals on screen, spanning from classic Hollywood cinema to various media outlets. The book begins by tracing the history of trans tropes, including comic drag scenes, androgynous characters, and psycho killer queers. It then examines a wide range of trans portrayals across documentary films, television serials, and world cinema. Throughout the journey, the book analyzes significant milestones in trans representation, such as The Crying Game, Boys Don't Cry, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and A Fantastic Woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the book delves into the evolution of trans people onscreen, it also considers the ongoing controversies sparked by these movies and series within LGBTQ communities and beyond. Ultimately, Transgender Cinema reveals how film and television have shaped not only how the general public perceives trans individuals but also how trans people perceive themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelected Filmography:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: A groundbreaking film that portrays a transgender woman's journey through the Australian outback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll about My Mother: A Spanish drama that explores the relationship between a mother and her transgender son.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnak: A Filipino film that tells the story of a young boy who undergoes gender affirmation surgery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAustin Unbound: A documentary that follows the lives of four transgender individuals in Austin, Texas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecoming Chaz: A documentary that follows the life of Chaz Bono, a transgender man who became a public figure after transitioning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros: A Colombian film that explores the experiences of a transgender man and his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoy I Am: A Swedish film that follows the life of a young transgender man who faces discrimination and rejection from his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoy Meets Girl: A German film that explores the relationship between a transgender woman and a heterosexual man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoys Don't Cry: A Dutch film that tells the story of a transgender woman who is murdered in a hate crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brandon Teena Story: A American film that portrays the life of a transgender man who is murdered in a hate crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Busy Day: A French film that explores the daily struggles of a transgender woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall Me Malcolm: A British film that follows the life of a transgender man who struggles with his identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarlotta: A Spanish film that tells the story of a transgender woman who works as a prostitute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChange over Time: A Canadian documentary that explores the experiences of transgender individuals over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Crying Game: A British film that explores the relationship between a transgender man and a woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDallas Buyers Club: A American film that portrays the lives of HIV-positive individuals who resort to illegal drugs to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Danish Girl: A biographical drama that tells the story of Lili Elbe, a transgender woman who underwent gender affirmation surgery in the early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Devil Is a Woman: A Spanish film that explores the relationship between a transgender woman and a man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrunktown's Finest: A American film that portrays the lives of three women who work as police officers in a small town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFacing Mirrors: A Canadian documentary that explores the experiences of transgender individuals in the entertainment industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fantastic Woman: A Chilean film that tells the story of a transgender woman who falls in love with a man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e52 Tuesdays: A Australian film that explores the relationship between a teenage girl and her transgender mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlesh: A Japanese film that explores the experiences of a transgender woman who works as a prostitute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGirl Inside: A American documentary that follows the life of a transgender woman who was born male.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Girl like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story: A American documentary that tells the story of Gwen Araujo, a transgender model who was murdered in a hate crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHedwig and the Angry Inch: A American musical that tells the story of a transgender woman who travels to Berlin to pursue her dream of becoming a rock star.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI Was a Male War Bride: A Japanese film that explores the experiences of a Japanese man who married a Korean woman during World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKate Bornstein Is a Queer and Pleasant Danger: A American performance artist and author who discusses her experiences as a transgender woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKumu Hina: A Hawaiian dance troupe that features transgender women as performers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Cage aux Folles: A French musical that portrays the lives of two drag queens who run a nightclub.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMa Vie en Rose (My Life in Pink): A French biographical drama that tells the story of singer Edith Piaf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Masquerader: A American film that portrays the life of a transgender woman who works as a cabaret performer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMyra Breckinridge: A American comedy that portrays the life of a transgender woman who undergoes a sex change operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrlando: A British film that explores the relationship between a young man and a transgender woman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParis Is Burning: A American documentary that explores the drag subculture in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaying with Gender: A Japanese film that explores the experiences of a transgender woman who works as a prostitute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePsycho: A American horror film that portrays a serial killer who targets women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueen Christina: A Swedish film that portrays the life of Queen Christina of Sweden, who was known for her androgynous appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rocky Horror Picture Show: A American musical that portrays the lives of two aliens who land on Earth and are welcomed by a group of eccentric characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, Transgender Cinema provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the representation of transgender individuals on screen, from classic Hollywood cinema to various media outlets. The book offers valuable insights into the history, controversies, and milestones in trans representation, and how film and television have shaped not only how the general public perceives trans individuals but also how trans people perceive themselves. By examining a wide range of films and series, Transgender Cinema provides a valuable contribution to the understanding and appreciation of transgender identity and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 226g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 121 x 185 x 16 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780813597348                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rebecca Bell-Metereau","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44096763527418,"sku":"9780813597348","price":51.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/d1a676a5077d8aa21e1ed4438b9ee114_a749d095-c9ce-405a-8d59-0dcead896f2a.jpg?v=1626667576","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/transgender-cinema-1","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}