Post by Ayla on Feb 23, 2016 18:52:07 GMT 8
Want to tell trans stories? Cast the actors who know them best.
Visibility for trans people is on the rise in media, but all representation isn’t created equal. While giving screen time to complex, accurate, and interesting trans stories is crucial, so is casting trans actors in trans roles (because there’s little that’s more crucial than the ability to stay employed). The debate over whether or not cisgender actors should play trans characters continues, but in the meantime, we can enjoy or look forward to these performances from 18 awesome trans actors.
www.pride.com/transgender/2016/2/22/18-times-trans-actors-were-cast-trans-roles
Visibility for trans people is on the rise in media, but all representation isn’t created equal. While giving screen time to complex, accurate, and interesting trans stories is crucial, so is casting trans actors in trans roles (because there’s little that’s more crucial than the ability to stay employed). The debate over whether or not cisgender actors should play trans characters continues, but in the meantime, we can enjoy or look forward to these performances from 18 awesome trans actors.
www.pride.com/transgender/2016/2/22/18-times-trans-actors-were-cast-trans-roles