Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice Mapping a Detroit Story

Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice Mapping a Detroit Story

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 13, 2015

Runtime

1h 3m

User Score

50%

Original Title

Treasure: From Tragedy to Trans Justice Mapping a Detroit Story

Director

dream hampton

Description

Treasure is a feature documentary about nineteen year old trans woman Shelly 'Treasure' Hilliard whose murder involved police coercion, Jim Crow drug laws, the criminalization of sex work and transphobia. It is about a young Detroit trans community activated by her death, and her family who are suing for justice.