Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterTonight at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Mya Taylor made history as the first trans actress to win a major acting award. When she collected her statute for Best Supporting Female from J.K. Simmons for her outstanding performance in the movie Tangerine she delighted the star studded audience with her funny feisty speech. She related … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterStill looking to do your good deed for the day? Then here’s the perfect one for you. Jake Graf : filmmaker, queer activist , actor (and queerquru’sfriend) is the very first transman ever to be nominated as LGBT Celebrity Rising Star in the British LGBT 2016 Awards. We had the pleasure of interviewing him … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterSince queerguru met and interviewed filmmaker/activist transman Jake Graf earlier this year we have become big fans of all his efforts to de-mystify the trans community to all us cis-folk. He, along with his friends, beautifully articulate their own stories which are imbued with both love and humor, to help us understand and appreciate the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis is the story of Bindle and Keep a small tailoring company in New York who are part of whole new growing breed of clothiers who cater specifically for the transgender community. Whilst transitioning is mainly about having one’s body brought into line with a person’s true identity, one of the side effects is that trans … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterSuited is an extraordinarily uplifting documentary about a couple of NY Tailors who have found their calling making suits for gender non-confirming clients. Their story started a few years ago when Rae Tutera (who had been born Rachel) came across a rather unassuming tailor called Daniel Friedman (who is straight & Jewish) who made him his … Continue reading
