So it was a beautiful night for a protest, and thus we had a beautiful protest. Organizer Ashley Love energetically led our band in chants and was everywhere, talking with reporters, handing out fliers, creating some great photo ops like this one:
Later, before a brief vigil we held for the murdered trans people this film so callously exploits, there were several speeches from on top of a box (I’m not sure if it was a soapbox), including yours truly doing my now patented dissection of the ridiculous defenses people have put forward about this movie.
And we even got some press!
NY Times: Transgender Film Draws Protests at Festival Site
The Advocate: Ticked Off [You Knows] Protested
There will probably be another action on the actual premiere of the film.
I’m sorry I couldn’t be there, and that more people didn’t come in general, but it’s a good thing you did. And it’s great that you got some coverage.
great post as usual!