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Transgender stars of Sundance hit Tangerine focus of pioneering Oscars campaign

Started by traci_k, October 08, 2015, 07:13:34 AM

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October 08, 2015, 07:13:34 AM
Transgender stars of Sundance hit Tangerine focus of pioneering Oscars campaign

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/oct/07/tangerine-oscar-campaign-transgender-stars

The Guardian
Ben Child
October 7, 2015

Hollywood executives are to mount a pioneering campaign for two transgender stars to be considered for acting prizes at next year's Oscars, reports Variety. It comes after last year actor Laverne Cox became the first transgender person nominated for an Emmy award, for her role as prisoner Sophia Burset in the TV show Orange is the New Black.

Distribution company Magnolia Pictures is to back Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor of the Sundance film festival hit Tangerine for Academy Award consideration. The move is believed to mark the first occasion that a major Hollywood player has highlighted transgender actors for an Oscars run.
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October 08, 2015, 09:17:44 AM
I'm dying to see this movie. The UK release date is in november but i can't seem to find it in any cinemas listings. might be too much of an indie movie :(
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