'We hope that people that are transgender can show this to their family': How the 'TransMilitary' documentary is now a civil rights issue
The filmmakers of Logo’s newest documentary, ‘TransMilitary’, spoke to MEAWW about how they made the film through the ever-evolving political climate in the United States
Logo’s newest documentary ‘TransMilitary’ tells the story of four troops who are not just defending their country, but also their own rights at the same time. The subjects of the film, Senior Airman Logan Ireland, Corporal Laila Villanueva, Captain Jennifer Peace, and First Lieutenant El Cook put their careers and livelihoods on the line by coming out as transgender to top officials at the Pentagon in hopes of obtaining the right to serve openly.
However, with the administration’s recent decision to define Trans out of existence, filmmakers Fiona Dawson and Gabe Silverman found it of utmost importance to educate viewers and to tell the stories of these brave individuals.