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We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film
We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film | Tre'vell Anderson
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A groundbreaking look at the history of transgender representation in TV and film, by an of-the-moment and in-demand culture reporter. WE SEE EACH OTHER is a personal history of trans visibility since the beginning of moving images. A literary reckoning, it unearths a transcestry that's long existed in plain sight and in the shadows of history's annals, and further contextualizes our present moment of increased representation. The films and television shows that Tre'vell covers include: Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil, Psycho, Holiday Heart, Boy's Don't Cry, America's Next Top Model, Some Like It Hot, Survivor, Tangerine, Pose, RuPaul's Drag Race and much more. Though there have been trans memoirs and histories, there has never been a book quite like this, nor is anyone more suited to write it than Tre'vell. "I don't remember exactly when I was taught to hate myself," says Tre'vell Anderson in We See Each Other's introduction. As the narrative unfolds, Tre'vell knits together the history of trans people on screen with stories of their life growing up and their formative experiences as a Black, trans journalist.
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I like a book with a playlist — and this one has a watchlist! I enjoyed this critical (yet loving) study of the “trancestry” of tv/film. It‘s also validating to see cinematic representations of people I care about IRL. More, please.

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My year in nonfic reading continues to not fail. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Trans non-binary entertainment journalist Tre‘vell Anderson looks at black trans visibility in tv and movies, chronicling depictions from fabulous to not so great. And, as it should be, Laverne Cox gets her own chapter. I really enjoyed this—I thought it might be fluffy, but it‘s solid reporting with a sense of humor included.

dabbe Look at dat sweet pup! What a face! 🖤🐾🖤 9mo
Christine I‘ve been looking forward to this one, glad to know you enjoyed! 9mo
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Soubhi, thank you so much for an amazing birthday book haul! I am SO excited about all of these! And I love the model set. It looks super cute and fun to put together! This is really lovely, you‘ve made my day. ☺️

squirrelbrain Lovely gifts! I‘ve been eyeing up Pomegranate so I‘d be interested to hear your thoughts. 10mo
Soubhiville Happy Birthday Holly! I hope you‘re having a fun day, and I hope you‘ll enjoy all of these. I went into the bookshop with a list of 10 or 12 books, and the person who helped me was so excited to find a stack for you. It was a really fun shopping trip 😁. I don‘t think I‘ve ever had a more enthusiastic helper. (edited) 10mo
Soubhiville I‘m also interested in Pomegranate, you‘ll have to let @squirrelbrain and me know what you think. 10mo
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AllDebooks Gorgeous gifts. Happy birthday Holly xx 10mo
merelybookish Happy birthday! And happy reading! 10mo
Hooked_on_books @Soubhiville That‘s so fun! I love things like that, and it sounds like you made their day, too. 🥳 I‘ll tag you both in my review when I get to Pomegranate. @squirrelbrain 10mo
squirrelbrain What a wonderful shop assistant @Soubhiville ! It would make me want to shop there *all* the time! 10mo
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