Angela Morley: The Story Behind the Two-Time Oscar-Nominated Trans Composer

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Angela Morley: The Story Behind the Two-Time Oscar-Nominated Trans Composer

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/manuel-betancourt/angela-morley-the-story-b_b_9020734.html?utm_hp_ref=transgender

The Huffington Post/By Manuel Betancourt   01/20/2016

"Oscar nominations always bring with them the added excitement of records broken and history made. And so, it was with much glee that many reported that Antony Hegarty, co-writer of the song "Manta Ray," from documentary Racing Extinction, had become the first trans person to be nominated for an Academy Award -- a distinction many were hoping would be accomplished by one of the delightful leads of this year's breakout comedy Tangerine. Alas, further digging by Oscar aficionados proved that this wasn't the case. In fact, composer Angela Morley (née Walter "Wally" Stott), had already broken that record. Back in 1974."