: Co-directed by historian Susan Stryker, this film documents the 1966 riot in San Francisco, an early and pivotal moment in trans history that predated the Stonewall riots. Themes in Transgender Cinema

: This Netflix documentary features leading trans figures like Laverne Cox and examines the history of transgender depictions in Hollywood, from harmful tropes to modern progress.

: Directed by D. Smith, this documentary follows four Black transgender sex workers in Atlanta and New York. It has been praised for its humanity and style, providing a window into lives that are often silenced.

: A groundbreaking indie film shot entirely on iPhones, following a trans sex worker in Los Angeles. It was notable for its authentic casting and realistic portrayal of street life.

: Co-directed by Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker, this film uses archival footage and interviews to recount the "oral history" of a specific stretch of 14th Street in Manhattan known as " The Stroll ". It highlights themes of gentrification, community, and the resilience of Black trans women.