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Kickass Women in History: Sylvia Rivera

by Carrie S · Sep 12, 2015 at 5:00 am · View all 7 comments

The movie Stonewall, directed by Roland Emmerich, premiers September 25, 2015. This movie has been the center of controversy regarding its cast and trailer. While the jury is still out on the finished product, the trailer and plot synopsis focuses on a white, cisgender man. Transgender people and people of color, if included at all, seem to be relegated to supporting roles. Notably, famous Stonewall participant Sylvia Rivera isn’t listed in the IMBD page at all. … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Sylvia Rivera →