Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice Mapping a Detroit Story
2015 · 1h 3m
Documentary
Directed by
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Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice Mapping a Detroit Story
Overview
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.
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