DYING TO BE A WOMAN, MORIR POR SER MUJER

The TransLatin® Coalition presents a documentary short about silicone injection in the Trans Community. This film includes interviews with Trans women who have been affected by the consequences of silicone injection as well as doctors that work closely with the Trans community. This film demonstrates the urgency for education about this issue and advocates for access to healthcare that meets the needs of the Trans Community.

Spanish
La Coalición TransLatin® presenta este corto metraje sobre la inyección de silicón en la comunidad Trans. Este documental incluye entrevistas con mujeres Trans que han sido afectadas por las complicaciones de inyectarse silicón y doctores que trabajan con la comunidad Trans. Este documental demuestra la necesidad de educación sobre este tema y aboga por el acceso a cuidado de salud que responda a las necesidades de la
comunidad Trans.

2014 - Color - Run Time Approx. 13 Minutes
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Directed by Janet Alexander, Kathryn Brew, Claire Carlson-Jones and Alexandra Pyke-Bagrash.

A collaborative project of Media Arts for Social Justice and The TransLatin@ Coalition.

Produced by Bamby Salcedo and Gina Lamb.

With support from The Pitzer College Media Studies Program and The Community Engagement Center.

Edited by Janet Alexander, Kathryn Brew, Claire Carlson-Jones and Alexandra Pyke-Bagrash.

Subtitles, Final Edit, Sound and Design by Edwin Alexis Gómez

Special Thanks to Karla, Yaya, Maria R, Gladys, Brenda G, Leslie F, Rachel M, Johanna S, and Alvaro Parra

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The mission of The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) is to advocate for the specific needs of the Trans Latin@ community that resides in the U.S.A. and to plan strategies that improve our quality of life. We provide comprehensive supportive services to trans, gender non-conforming, and Intersex (TGI) individuals in Los Angeles through the Center for Violence Prevention & Transgender Wellness.