We've Been Around

We've Been Around

We've Been Around

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We've Been Around

2016

0h 36m

9.0(1 votes)

Documentary

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Overview

In this documentary, director Rhys Ernst tells the previously untold histories of transgender pioneers. Trans people have always been here, throughout time, often hidden in plain sight.

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Nonetheless Productions

Videos & Trailers

5 videos

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Alexandra Billings

Herself

Alexandra Billings

Acting

Valerie Spencer

Unknown Role

Valerie Spencer

Acting

Vittorio Wyatt Gray

Unknown Role

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Acting

Marsha P. Johnson

Unknown Role

Marsha P. Johnson

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