America in Transition

America in Transition is a documentary series exploring relationships, community, and social issues with BIPOC trans folks. Join us as we travel across the US to capture real life for an immigrant building a trans utopia in the desert, a sexual assault survivor living with HIV, and a model navigating family life.

Check out our trailers below. Full-length episodes are available for individuals on Revry. To host a screening, contact us.

 EP1: WHERE IS MY REFUGE? (25 min)

After growing up misunderstood in India, Nina fell in love with another trans woman in the United States. Facing the threat of deportation, Nina and her love continue to fight for space to live and flourish when no place feels safe.

This episode addresses immigration, intersectionality, and healing from trauma.

EP2: LEARNING TO RECOGNIZE MYSELF AGAIN (19 min)

When Tiommi Luckett’s worst fears come true, she struggles to reconnect with the bold, adventurous woman she’s always been against a backdrop of self-imposed isolation.

This episode addresses HIV criminalization, sexual violence, and healing from trauma. Trigger warning.

EP3: A FAMILY MATTER (19min) 

Dezjorn is a family man, model, and advocate. Even as he drew national attention, he hid his gender identity from his mom. Now they are trying to understand one another before it’s too late.

This episode addresses family acceptance and social transitioning.

America in Transition Digital Series (shorts)

Originally released in 2019, these thematic shorts are a more digestible remix of the longer-form episodes above.

 
 

LOVE (10 min)

We hear a lot from the haters, but what about the lovers? BIPOC Trans people explore intimacy with those they hold dear.

FAMILY (8 min)

When it comes to family, it’s complicated. Join BIPOC trans people who heal from trauma, stay proud of where we came from, and build a future with loved ones.*

ADVOCACY (8 min)

Living is an act of resistance in a society that denies your existence. From striving for visibility to responding to being outed, trans people of color learn to fight back.