Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice Mapping a Detroit Story
MovieTitle | Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice Mapping a Detroit Story |
User score | 5 |
Release date | Jun 13, 2015 |
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Director | dream hampton |
Production country | US |
Run time | 63 min. |
Treasure is a feature documentary about nineteen year old trans woman Shelly 'Treasure' Hilliard whose murder involved police coercion, Jim Crow drug laws, the criminalization of sex work and transphobia. It is about a young Detroit trans community activated by her death, and her family who are suing for justice.