Graham and Zeke (2018)
Overview
In Tennessee, and across the South, transgender people like Graham and Zeke face a daily struggle in their pursuit of equal protection under the law. From so-called 'bathroom bills' to laws restricting their ability to change their sex on legal documents, not to mention the personal and familial challenges as you transition, life is not easy nor fair for trans folk.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.074 |
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Cheryl Monique
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Cheryl Monique
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