The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

2017, Documentary, 1h 45m

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The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson uses its belated investigation into an activist's murder as the framework for a sobering look at the ongoing battle for equal rights. Read critic reviews

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Filmmakers re-examine the 1992 death of transgender legend Marsha P. Johnson, who was found floating in the Hudson River. Originally ruled a suicide, many in the community believe she was murdered.

Cast & Crew

James Abreu
James Abreu
Voice
Victoria Cruz
Victoria Cruz
Voice
Karla Jay
Karla Jay
Voice
Agosto Machado
Agosto Machado
Voice
Mark Segal
Mark Segal
Voice
Michael Baden
Michael Baden
Voice
David France
David France
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David France
David France
Writer
Mark Blane
Mark Blane
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Alan Getz
Alan Getz
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Joy A. Tomchin
Joy A. Tomchin
Executive Producer
Sara Ramirez
Sara Ramirez
Executive Producer
Stan Tomchin
Stan Tomchin
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Kimberly Reed
Kimberly Reed
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L.A. Teodosio
L.A. Teodosio
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Thomas Bergmann
Thomas Bergmann
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Adam Uhl
Adam Uhl
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Tyler H. Walk
Tyler H. Walk
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