Compilation/Packaged Set: Top Ten Transgender Films of 2017
Roger Walker-Dack reviews his selection of the top ten transgender films of 2017

The Death & Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Faliro House Productions (4/21/2017)
Biography, Documentary, Queer Themes/Interest
Not In Collection
#1114
8*
Seen ItYes
(3/12/2018 Netflix)
IMDB   7.2
105 mins USA / English
VoD 
Marsha P. Johnson Herself (Archive Footage)
Victoria Cruz Herself
Sylvia Rivera Herself (Archive Footage)
Taylor Mead Himself (Archive Footage)
Vito Russo Himself (Archive Footage)
Pat Bumgardner Herself (Archive Footage)
Director
David France
Writer/Composer David France
Mark Blane


This documentary uses never-before-seen footage and rediscovered interviews in a search for the truth behind the mysterious 1992 death of black transgender activist and Stonewall veteran Marsha P. Johnson.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
References
Streaming, VoD NetFlix
Lists ‡ Rotten Tomatoes: 200 Best LGBT Movies of All Time
QueerGuru Rating 8
Rotten Critics Rating % (2021) 96
Rotten Best Queer #1-200 (2021) 59

Notes
A must see queer heritage film· An example of thousands of courageous folks who provided energy during the earlier days of the gay liberation movement· While the ending is unsatisfying, it's history.