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Written, directed by, and starring Isabel Sandoval, the film follows Olivia, an undocumented Filipina trans woman working as a caregiver for an elderly woman in Brooklyn. To secure her green card, she becomes romantically involved with the woman's grandson.

It features incredible breakout performances by trans actresses Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez. It is widely praised for its raw energy and genuine depiction of trans sisterhood. 2. Lingua Franca (2019) The Vibe: Poetic, intimate, and deeply moving. tgirl movies

Model and actress Hari Nef plays a central trans character in the friend group. Her trans identity is simply a part of who she is without being treated as a tragic plot device. 6. Paris Is Burning (1990) The Vibe: Legendary, historical, and deeply influential. Written, directed by, and starring Isabel Sandoval, the

Filmed entirely on iPhones, this indie masterpiece follows Sin-Dee Rella, a trans sex worker who discovers her boyfriend has been cheating on her while she was locked up. She and her best friend Alexandra tear through the streets of Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to find him. It is widely praised for its raw energy

If you want to understand the history of trans women of color, this is required viewing. It captures both the immense joy, creativity, and family structures of the scene, as well as the harsh realities of racism and transphobia of the era.

Isabel Sandoval made history as the first openly trans woman of color to direct a film competing at the Venice Film Festival. It is a gorgeously shot character study about agency and survival. 3. Something Must Break (2014) The Vibe: Raw, punk-rock, and fiercely romantic.

Starring trans actress Michelle Hendley, the film does not shy away from the realities of being trans, but it handles its subject matter with immense warmth, humor, and a rare happy ending. 5. Assassination Nation (2018) The Vibe: High-octane, violent, and fiercely feminist.