TIFF films raise questions about opportunities for transgender actorshttp://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/tiff-films-raise-questions-about-opportunities-for-transgender-actors-1.2567662CTV News/David Friend, The Canadian Press
Published Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:18AM EDT
Last Updated Thursday, September 17, 2015 4:27PM EDT
"TORONTO -- Two buzzy movies at the Toronto International Film Festival are sparking questions about how the industry portrays transgender people and gender identity.
Both "About Ray" and "The Danish Girl" tell stories about the struggles of gender transition, yet neither film includes trans actors in a lead or supporting role.
"You have people who are making sweeping movies about the dignity and rights of a marginalized group and then not hiring any of those people. It's a little counter to the human rights narrative they're trying to create," says Vancouver-based producer Amy Fox, who sees a lack of opportunities for trans actors as an issue that's being widely ignored."
