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The Aggressives

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This pioneering documentary filmed in NYC from 1997-2004 follows a group of "Aggressives," or "AG's" -- masculine presenting and/or identifying -- queer people of color who were assigned female at birth. It explores their dreams, secrets and deepest fears as well as their social spaces like the "ballroom" and club scene. Ultimately the film focuses on the humanity of the subjects while attempting to unravel evolving terms around gender definition.
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Kyle Smith New York Post 10/07/2005
1.5/4
It's just a loose collection of interviews about its subjects' feelings and back stories. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News 10/07/2005
3/4
In a movie that deals with controversial sexual, racial and class issues, the boldest observation is the most basic: that we each have the right to define our own realities, and live comfortably within them. Go to Full Review Ned Martel New York Times 10/06/2005
4.5/5
A novel, accomplished documentary about a subset of New York City lesbians. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 01/22/2024
A defiant subculture... Go to Full Review Film Threat 01/22/2013
3/5
TV Guide 01/22/2013
3/4
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Corey I 04/26/2024 Awesome movie. Daniel is the best See more Jane M 04/09/2024 The Aggressives is a fast-paced drama of life in New York City, following the lives of several young individuals living life outside the "norm" for the times. The film captures the city's hectic vibe while confirming each person's desire to live and thrive as their authentic selves. A satisfying character study, and a rich time capsule of life in the city at the time that we don't often get to witness. Authentic and raw, emotionally gripping! See more 08/17/2020 Kudos to the film maker in creating an open window into the stories of these "aggressive" trans-fluid gender women before this entire topic became more mainstream. Intimate and detailed. I loved it! See more 08/12/2020 The Aggressives is a progressive and interesting documentary about incredibly unique women from wide ranging backgrounds who share some intimate moments of their lives. This film should be shown in gender study classes! See more 08/04/2020 Really powerful film! See more 08/03/2020 Stunning, deep, provocative filmmaking - do yourself a favor and watch! See more Read all reviews
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Daniel Peddle

Director

Daniel Peddle

Producer

Calvin Wilson

Producer

Daniel Peddle

Cinematographer

Jeanny Tsai

Cinematographer

Yvette Wojciechowski

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Synopsis This pioneering documentary filmed in NYC from 1997-2004 follows a group of "Aggressives," or "AG's" -- masculine presenting and/or identifying -- queer people of color who were assigned female at birth. It explores their dreams, secrets and deepest fears as well as their social spaces like the "ballroom" and club scene. Ultimately the film focuses on the humanity of the subjects while attempting to unravel evolving terms around gender definition.
Director
Daniel Peddle
Producer
Daniel Peddle, Calvin Wilson
Genre
LGBTQ+, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 3, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 21, 2019
Runtime
1h 13m
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