#transrepresentation — Public Fediverse posts

Rowling's constituency elected a trans MSP. Dr. Q Manivannan won. The checks came due. https://twp.ai/9OWbHZ #transrights #JKRowling #Scotland #LGBTQ #transrepresentation #queer #equality

Rowling's constituency elected a trans MSP. Dr. Q Manivannan won. The checks came due. https://twp.ai/9OWbHZ #transrights #JKRowling #Scotland #LGBTQ #transrepresentation #queer #equality

JK Rowling spent years and millions trying to erase trans people from civic life. Champagne, cigar, yacht when the Supreme Court ruled against us. Now Dr. Q Manivannan — a trans woman — is the MSP representing her constituency. You cannot dictate what civic life does next.

https://twp.ai/4hrM5V

#transrights #JKRowling #Scotland #MSP #transpolitician #ScottishGreens #LGBTQ #transrepresentation #queerpolitics #equality

JK Rowling spent years and millions trying to erase trans people from civic life. Champagne, cigar, yacht when the Supreme Court ruled against us. Now Dr. Q Manivannan — a trans woman — is the MSP representing her constituency. You cannot dictate what civic life does next.

https://twp.ai/4hrM5V

#transrights #JKRowling #Scotland #MSP #transpolitician #ScottishGreens #LGBTQ #transrepresentation #queerpolitics #equality

JK Rowling spent years and millions trying to erase trans people from civic life. Champagne, cigar, yacht when the Supreme Court ruled against us. Now Dr. Q Manivannan — a trans woman — is the MSP representing her constituency. You cannot dictate what civic life does next.

https://twp.ai/4hrM5V

#transrights #JKRowling #Scotland #MSP #transpolitician #ScottishGreens #LGBTQ #transrepresentation #queerpolitics #equality

JK Rowling spent years and millions trying to erase trans people from civic life. Champagne, cigar, yacht when the Supreme Court ruled against us. Now Dr. Q Manivannan — a trans woman — is the MSP representing her constituency. You cannot dictate what civic life does next.

https://twp.ai/4hrM5V

#transrights #JKRowling #Scotland #MSP #transpolitician #ScottishGreens #LGBTQ #transrepresentation #queerpolitics #equality

JK Rowling spent years and millions trying to erase trans people from civic life. Champagne, cigar, yacht when the Supreme Court ruled against us. Now Dr. Q Manivannan — a trans woman — is the MSP representing her constituency. You cannot dictate what civic life does next.

https://twp.ai/4hrM5V

#transrights #JKRowling #Scotland #MSP #transpolitician #ScottishGreens #LGBTQ #transrepresentation #queerpolitics #equality

Two films, two failures of craft: one mistakes lectures for drama, the other asks us to believe grown men don’t know what a naked woman looks like. Representation isn’t the problem. Transparency, laziness, and narrative incoherence are. Serious subjects deserve serious filmmaking.
#FilmCriticism #IndieFilm #QueerCinema #TransRepresentation #Writing #Narrative #Cinema #MovieReview
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/the-dialectics-of-transgender-representation-in-independent-cinema-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-the-lyric-2022-and-secret-society-2021/

I learned about The Switch, a super trans TV show and the first TV show to become part of the Creative Commons. I watched it and I’ve never seen anything like it. It's so nice to see a comedy tv show by and for trans people, and the show is hilarious! The cast is super queer, diverse, and just wonderful to spend time with. If you're too impatient to wait for the new episodes to drop into the creative commons and want to show a little support, you can buy or rent them on Vimeo.

Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/welovetheswitch/

Downloads:
https://welovetheswitch.com/theswitch/episodes/

#theswitch #transmedia #transrepresentation #trans

It’s been two years of Emily’s journey with TRUK and our personal lives followed by the TRUK film crew and it’s now a short film 🤩. It’s has been an absolute honour to give our time to this fantastic project and to be followed by a crew of LGBTQ people and massive allies we knew we were in safe hands. They have done an exceptional job of telling this story, it’s honest, beautiful and joyful. We are going to be away from next week and will be helping to promote the film for a couple of weeks. A huge thank you to my oldest two kids for holding things down at home while we do this, I couldn’t do this without their help. I’ve now got to put ALOT in place to manage my mental health to be able to have the energy and strength to do this. There are a lot of unknowns I’m going to have to navigate and it’s a lot of advocacy for us both. I also have Emily’s safety and education to manage so I need to ensure I have the resources for that. If any of you can help towards expenses for this it would be a massive help as with all trans advocacy it’s self funded https://www.paypal.me/Emmsywillo
I truly believe in this project it is a beautiful, powerful and joyful film if I didn’t believe it can change things I wouldn’t put us through all of this. I believe this film is a much needed breath of fresh air and I can’t wait for you all to see it.
There are still tickets for this viewing if you are in the London area https://genesiscinema.co.uk/event/96477#:~:text=A%20special%20gala%20screening%20of,grassroots%2C%20proudly%20trans%20football%20club
#trukunitedfilm #trukunited #docsociety #bfinetwork #transfootball #transsport #filmfestival #lgbtqfilm #transfilm #transonscreen #shortfilm #transrepresentation #transvisibility #transdayofvisibility #tdov #whatsonlondon #londoncinema #cinemainlondon #genesiscinema #screeningevent #shortfilmshowcase

It’s been two years of Emily’s journey with TRUK and our personal lives followed by the TRUK film crew and it’s now a short film 🤩. It’s has been an absolute honour to give our time to this fantastic project and to be followed by a crew of LGBTQ people and massive allies we knew we were in safe hands. They have done an exceptional job of telling this story, it’s honest, beautiful and joyful. We are going to be away from next week and will be helping to promote the film for a couple of weeks. A huge thank you to my oldest two kids for holding things down at home while we do this, I couldn’t do this without their help. I’ve now got to put ALOT in place to manage my mental health to be able to have the energy and strength to do this. There are a lot of unknowns I’m going to have to navigate and it’s a lot of advocacy for us both. I also have Emily’s safety and education to manage so I need to ensure I have the resources for that. If any of you can help towards expenses for this it would be a massive help as with all trans advocacy it’s self funded https://www.paypal.me/Emmsywillo
I truly believe in this project it is a beautiful, powerful and joyful film if I didn’t believe it can change things I wouldn’t put us through all of this. I believe this film is a much needed breath of fresh air and I can’t wait for you all to see it.
There are still tickets for this viewing if you are in the London area https://genesiscinema.co.uk/event/96477#:~:text=A%20special%20gala%20screening%20of,grassroots%2C%20proudly%20trans%20football%20club
#trukunitedfilm #trukunited #docsociety #bfinetwork #transfootball #transsport #filmfestival #lgbtqfilm #transfilm #transonscreen #shortfilm #transrepresentation #transvisibility #transdayofvisibility #tdov #whatsonlondon #londoncinema #cinemainlondon #genesiscinema #screeningevent #shortfilmshowcase #affirmtranskids #transkidsdeservetoplaysports #transkidsdeservetothrive

It’s been two years of Emily’s journey with TRUK and our personal lives followed by the TRUK film crew and it’s now a short film 🤩. It’s has been an absolute honour to give our time to this fantastic project and to be followed by a crew of LGBTQ people and massive allies we knew we were in safe hands. They have done an exceptional job of telling this story, it’s honest, beautiful and joyful. We are going to be away from next week and will be helping to promote the film for a couple of weeks. A huge thank you to my oldest two kids for holding things down at home while we do this, I couldn’t do this without their help. I’ve now got to put ALOT in place to manage my mental health to be able to have the energy and strength to do this. There are a lot of unknowns I’m going to have to navigate and it’s a lot of advocacy for us both. I also have Emily’s safety and education to manage so I need to ensure I have the resources for that. If any of you can help towards expenses for this it would be a massive help as with all trans advocacy it’s self funded https://www.paypal.me/Emmsywillo
I truly believe in this project it is a beautiful, powerful and joyful film if I didn’t believe it can change things I wouldn’t put us through all of this. I believe this film is a much needed breath of fresh air and I can’t wait for you all to see it.
There are still tickets for this viewing if you are in the London area https://genesiscinema.co.uk/event/96477#:~:text=A%20special%20gala%20screening%20of,grassroots%2C%20proudly%20trans%20football%20club
#trukunitedfilm #trukunited #docsociety #bfinetwork #transfootball #transsport #filmfestival #lgbtqfilm #transfilm #transonscreen #shortfilm #transrepresentation #transvisibility #transdayofvisibility #tdov #whatsonlondon #londoncinema #cinemainlondon #genesiscinema #screeningevent #shortfilmshowcase #affirmtranskids #transkidsdeservetoplaysports #transkidsdeservetothrive

It’s been two years of Emily’s journey with TRUK and our personal lives followed by the TRUK film crew and it’s now a short film 🤩. It’s has been an absolute honour to give our time to this fantastic project and to be followed by a crew of LGBTQ people and massive allies we knew we were in safe hands. They have done an exceptional job of telling this story, it’s honest, beautiful and joyful. We are going to be away from next week and will be helping to promote the film for a couple of weeks. A huge thank you to my oldest two kids for holding things down at home while we do this, I couldn’t do this without their help. I’ve now got to put ALOT in place to manage my mental health to be able to have the energy and strength to do this. There are a lot of unknowns I’m going to have to navigate and it’s a lot of advocacy for us both. I also have Emily’s safety and education to manage so I need to ensure I have the resources for that. If any of you can help towards expenses for this it would be a massive help as with all trans advocacy it’s self funded https://www.paypal.me/Emmsywillo
I truly believe in this project it is a beautiful, powerful and joyful film if I didn’t believe it can change things I wouldn’t put us through all of this. I believe this film is a much needed breath of fresh air and I can’t wait for you all to see it.
There are still tickets for this viewing if you are in the London area https://genesiscinema.co.uk/event/96477#:~:text=A%20special%20gala%20screening%20of,grassroots%2C%20proudly%20trans%20football%20club
#trukunitedfilm #trukunited #docsociety #bfinetwork #transfootball #transsport #filmfestival #lgbtqfilm #transfilm #transonscreen #shortfilm #transrepresentation #transvisibility #transdayofvisibility #tdov #whatsonlondon #londoncinema #cinemainlondon #genesiscinema #screeningevent #shortfilmshowcase #affirmtranskids #transkidsdeservetoplaysports #transkidsdeservetothrive

It’s been two years of Emily’s journey with TRUK and our personal lives followed by the TRUK film crew and it’s now a short film 🤩. It’s has been an absolute honour to give our time to this fantastic project and to be followed by a crew of LGBTQ people and massive allies we knew we were in safe hands. They have done an exceptional job of telling this story, it’s honest, beautiful and joyful. We are going to be away from next week and will be helping to promote the film for a couple of weeks. A huge thank you to my oldest two kids for holding things down at home while we do this, I couldn’t do this without their help. I’ve now got to put ALOT in place to manage my mental health to be able to have the energy and strength to do this. There are a lot of unknowns I’m going to have to navigate and it’s a lot of advocacy for us both. I also have Emily’s safety and education to manage so I need to ensure I have the resources for that. If any of you can help towards expenses for this it would be a massive help as with all trans advocacy it’s self funded https://www.paypal.me/Emmsywillo
I truly believe in this project it is a beautiful, powerful and joyful film if I didn’t believe it can change things I wouldn’t put us through all of this. I believe this film is a much needed breath of fresh air and I can’t wait for you all to see it.
There are still tickets for this viewing if you are in the London area https://genesiscinema.co.uk/event/96477#:~:text=A%20special%20gala%20screening%20of,grassroots%2C%20proudly%20trans%20football%20club
#trukunitedfilm #trukunited #docsociety #bfinetwork #transfootball #transsport #filmfestival #lgbtqfilm #transfilm #transonscreen #shortfilm #transrepresentation #transvisibility #transdayofvisibility #tdov #whatsonlondon #londoncinema #cinemainlondon #genesiscinema #screeningevent #shortfilmshowcase #affirmtranskids #transkidsdeservetoplaysports #transkidsdeservetothrive

@bookstodon @fantasy @lgbtqbookstodon

Check out Margaret Adelle's reviews of Oak King Holly King by Sebastian Nothwell (gay fae romance) & Pray for Him by Tyler Bataglia (ace-psychic-priest struggling with his faith and confronted with having to do an exorcism).

She gives initial & mid-reading thoughts as well as final thoughts so definitely watch this! https://youtu.be/TtTy_iAaAWk

#Bookstodon #BookTube #BookReview #QueerBooks #TransRepresentation #IndieInkAwards #IndieStoryGeek

Emilia Pérez: A Musical That Stole My Heart and Shook My Soul

Sometimes a movie does more than entertain—it transforms you. For me, Emilia Pérez was that movie. Directed by Jacques Audiard and brought to life by powerhouse performances from Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez, this film transcends storytelling to become an unforgettable experience.

I laughed. I cried—a lot. And I lay awake, reflecting on life, identity, and the relentless pursuit of happiness. At the heart of it all is Manitas, a character so desperate to live authentically that the duality of their existence was slowly eroding their spirit. The whispered song scene, where Manitas pours out their wish to Rita, was a gut punch like no other. It wasn’t just a plot device—it was the moment the entire story cracked open for me.

That song was the soul of the movie. As I listened, it hit me: this film isn’t about heroes and villains. It’s about the lengths we go to in order to embrace our true selves. The beauty of Emilia Pérez is its raw exploration of authenticity and the sacrifices it demands.

And then, there’s the music. Every song resonated deeply, tugging at emotions I didn’t even know I had buried. The soundtrack isn’t just background noise—it’s an emotional vehicle that guides you through every beat of the story.

Even Selena Gomez, who lost her connection to Spanish in childhood, reclaimed it on screen. She delivered lines, full sentences, and monologues in Spanish, embodying her real-life journey of embracing her Mexican heritage. Gomez has spoken about reconnecting with her roots as a way of becoming whole, and this narrative seamlessly aligns with the themes of the film. It’s a powerful meta-layer to the story, underscoring how identity and self-discovery transcend the screen.

At its core, Emilia Pérez is about the universal right to be yourself and find happiness. It celebrates courage and transformation while delving into the messy, often painful, consequences of dishonesty. The film brilliantly balances lighthearted musical numbers with hard-hitting emotional truths, creating an experience that’s equal parts heartwarming and heart-wrenching.

Karla Sofía Gascón’s portrayal of Juan “Manitas” Del Monte’s transition into Emilia Pérez is nothing short of Oscar-worthy. Her performance is layered with vulnerability, strength, and grace, making Emilia’s journey both deeply personal and universally relatable. It’s impossible not to root for her—and I sincerely hope she earns the recognition she deserves come awards season.

The message of Emilia Pérez is simple yet profound: the fight for authenticity and happiness is worth it, even when the road is fraught with sacrifice and hard truths. This film will make you laugh, cry, think, and maybe even see the world a little differently.

So, have you seen Emilia Pérez? I’d love to hear your thoughts. What moment stuck with you? Did the songs reach into your soul as they did mine? Let’s talk about it.

#EmiliaPerez #MovieReview #LatineCinema #TransRepresentation #AuthenticityAndHappiness #MovieMusical #JacquesAudiard #ZoeSaldaña #KarlaSofíaGascón #SelenaGomez #QueerCinema #HaveACupOfJohanny

#AuthenticityAndHappiness #EmiliaPérez #EmiliaPerez #HaveACupOfJohanny #identityAndAuthenticity #JacquesAudiard #JacquesAudiard #KarlaSofíaGascón #LatineCinema #movieReview #MovieMusical #MovieReview #musicalFilm #QueerCinema #SelenaGomez #SelenaGomez #SpanishHeritage #transformativeMovies #TransRepresentation #ZoeSaldaña

Emilia Pérez: A Musical That Stole My Heart and Shook My Soul

Sometimes a movie does more than entertain—it transforms you. For me, Emilia Pérez was that movie. Directed by Jacques Audiard and brought to life by powerhouse performances from Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez, this film transcends storytelling to become an unforgettable experience.

I laughed. I cried—a lot. And I lay awake, reflecting on life, identity, and the relentless pursuit of happiness. At the heart of it all is Manitas, a character so desperate to live authentically that the duality of their existence was slowly eroding their spirit. The whispered song scene, where Manitas pours out their wish to Rita, was a gut punch like no other. It wasn’t just a plot device—it was the moment the entire story cracked open for me.

That song was the soul of the movie. As I listened, it hit me: this film isn’t about heroes and villains. It’s about the lengths we go to in order to embrace our true selves. The beauty of Emilia Pérez is its raw exploration of authenticity and the sacrifices it demands.

And then, there’s the music. Every song resonated deeply, tugging at emotions I didn’t even know I had buried. The soundtrack isn’t just background noise—it’s an emotional vehicle that guides you through every beat of the story.

Even Selena Gomez, who lost her connection to Spanish in childhood, reclaimed it on screen. She delivered lines, full sentences, and monologues in Spanish, embodying her real-life journey of embracing her Mexican heritage. Gomez has spoken about reconnecting with her roots as a way of becoming whole, and this narrative seamlessly aligns with the themes of the film. It’s a powerful meta-layer to the story, underscoring how identity and self-discovery transcend the screen.

At its core, Emilia Pérez is about the universal right to be yourself and find happiness. It celebrates courage and transformation while delving into the messy, often painful, consequences of dishonesty. The film brilliantly balances lighthearted musical numbers with hard-hitting emotional truths, creating an experience that’s equal parts heartwarming and heart-wrenching.

Karla Sofía Gascón’s portrayal of Juan “Manitas” Del Monte’s transition into Emilia Pérez is nothing short of Oscar-worthy. Her performance is layered with vulnerability, strength, and grace, making Emilia’s journey both deeply personal and universally relatable. It’s impossible not to root for her—and I sincerely hope she earns the recognition she deserves come awards season.

The message of Emilia Pérez is simple yet profound: the fight for authenticity and happiness is worth it, even when the road is fraught with sacrifice and hard truths. This film will make you laugh, cry, think, and maybe even see the world a little differently.

So, have you seen Emilia Pérez? I’d love to hear your thoughts. What moment stuck with you? Did the songs reach into your soul as they did mine? Let’s talk about it.

#EmiliaPerez #MovieReview #LatineCinema #TransRepresentation #AuthenticityAndHappiness #MovieMusical #JacquesAudiard #ZoeSaldaña #KarlaSofíaGascón #SelenaGomez #QueerCinema #HaveACupOfJohanny

#AuthenticityAndHappiness #EmiliaPérez #EmiliaPerez #HaveACupOfJohanny #identityAndAuthenticity #JacquesAudiard #JacquesAudiard #KarlaSofíaGascón #LatineCinema #movieReview #MovieMusical #MovieReview #musicalFilm #QueerCinema #SelenaGomez #SelenaGomez #SpanishHeritage #transformativeMovies #TransRepresentation #ZoeSaldaña

If trump becomes elected we will migrate to canada as trump will threaten freedom of form as well as trans rights and lgbt+ beings as well as autonomy and threaten the livelyhood of otherkin and other idenities

#transrights #transrepresentation #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #transhumanism #abortionishealthcare #abortion #transrightsareuniversalrights #canada #fuckproject2025 #fucktrump #LGBTQIA2S #polycule

After seeing the retranslated dialogue myself, I had to do my first practice piece on Vivian. 🏳️‍⚧️

#papermario #vivian #transrepresentation

trans rights aren't just human they are universal and ascends humans

trans rights are universal rights

trans rights are transhumanist rights

trans rights are gender fuck rights

trans rights for those you hate
trans rights for those you love

trans rights for earth creatures
trans rights for those not from this realm

it doesnt just stop at trans it also begins for the obscure
the xenogender
the otherkin
the beyond
what you do understand
what you dont
the neoprounoun
the "it" "they" "mizu"
those who prefer their pronouns and gender in their language
fight for all

its not just #transrightsarehumanrights
its trans rights are universal rights

#otherkin #therian #transgender #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtqia #queer #queeraf #transrights #transrepresentation #inclusion #nonbinary #voidpunk #transhumanism #otherkinthoughts #transrightsareuniversalrights
#punk #fucktransphobia #fuckrespectabilitypolitics

Happy Thursday. For today’s #BooksAndCoffee I’m drinking coffee from #CloudGateCoffee and reading Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by #JunoDawson, since I’ve had it up to here with bad books and authors pulling transphobic punchlines.

So, what are you drinking and reading?

#bookshelf #bookstodon #hermajestysroyalcoven #fantasybooks #witches #transrepresentation #transrightsarehumanrights #queerbooks

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Yasmin Finney reveals how Pose inspired Heartstopper season 2
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/07/31/yasmin-finney-pose-angel-evangelista-elle-argent-heartstopper/

#transLove #transRepresentation #Pose #heartstopper #YasminFinney

Happy Thursday. For today’s #BooksAndCoffee I’m drinking coffee from #CloudGateCoffee and reading Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by #JunoDawson, since I’ve had it up to here with bad books and authors pulling transphobic punchlines.

So, what are you drinking and reading?

#bookshelf #bookstodon #hermajestysroyalcoven #fantasybooks #witches #transrepresentation #transrightsarehumanrights #queerbooks

Happy Thursday. For today’s #BooksAndCoffee I’m drinking coffee from #CloudGateCoffee and reading Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by #JunoDawson, since I’ve had it up to here with bad books and authors pulling transphobic punchlines.

So, what are you drinking and reading?

#bookshelf #bookstodon #hermajestysroyalcoven #fantasybooks #witches #transrepresentation #transrightsarehumanrights #queerbooks

Happy Thursday. For today’s #BooksAndCoffee I’m drinking coffee from #CloudGateCoffee and reading Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by #JunoDawson, since I’ve had it up to here with bad books and authors pulling transphobic punchlines.

So, what are you drinking and reading?

#bookshelf #bookstodon #hermajestysroyalcoven #fantasybooks #witches #transrepresentation #transrightsarehumanrights #queerbooks

Happy Thursday. For today’s #BooksAndCoffee I’m drinking coffee from #CloudGateCoffee and reading Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by #JunoDawson, since I’ve had it up to here with bad books and authors pulling transphobic punchlines.

So, what are you drinking and reading?

#bookshelf #bookstodon #hermajestysroyalcoven #fantasybooks #witches #transrepresentation #transrightsarehumanrights #queerbooks

Legal release of the first ten minutes of Across the Spider-Verse! This explains why Gwen Stacy is everything and it's as much her movie as it it Miles'
#superheromovies #transrepresentation #SpiderWoman #thwip
https://youtu.be/R9uO5C6YuJQ