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Enigma

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Exploring transgender identity and legacy and chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear, and others, acclaimed filmmaker Zackary Drucker explores questions of identity and survival, revealing the disparate but intertwined stories of women whose lives helped shape trans culture and history. Their experiences, varied and complex, highlight the costs associated with living their truths and explore what is gained and lost by defining their identities.

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Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) The film veers toward disrespect in its hounding of [Amanda Lear], not to mention its inclusion of her so prominently in such a documentary. Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Mey Rude Out Magazine Through her work, Drucker is documenting vital parts of trans history — making sure that no one can deny that we've always been here, highlighting the fact that we will always be here, and underscoring the many ways in which no one can erase us. Rated: A+ Feb 7, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Zackary Drucker

Director

Amanda Lear

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Rebecca Root

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April Ashley

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Madison Passarelli

Producer

Douglas Banker

Producer

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Synopsis Exploring transgender identity and legacy and chronicling the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear, and others, acclaimed filmmaker Zackary Drucker explores questions of identity and survival, revealing the disparate but intertwined stories of women whose lives helped shape trans culture and history. Their experiences, varied and complex, highlight the costs associated with living their truths and explore what is gained and lost by defining their identities.
Director
Zackary Drucker
Producer
Madison Passarelli, Douglas Banker, Alex Garinger, Noah Levy, Donovan Lovell, Stephen Strout
Distributor
Max
Production Co
Five All in the Fifth, HBO Documentary Films
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 24, 2025
Runtime
1h 34m