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We've Been Around

We've Been Around

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

36 mins

Rating

9/10

Release Date

01 March 2016

Country

United States of America

Cast

Alexandra Billings

Alexandra Billings

Herself

Valerie Spencer

Valerie Spencer

Vittorio Wyatt Gray

Vittorio Wyatt Gray

Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson

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