Living in America As A Trans Person

Description

Living in America As A Trans Person is a raw and emotional film created on the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Unable to articulate the weight of that moment in words, Samuel Avery turns to the language of image and feeling—capturing a deeply personal response to a political reality that directly impacts trans lives.

The film embodies fear, anger, resilience, and defiance, reflecting the lived experience of navigating a country where visibility can feel both powerful and dangerous. Rather than offering explanation, Avery allows emotion to lead, trusting the visual narrative to communicate what words cannot.

At its core, the work is both a protest and a reassurance. It confronts the increasing hostility faced by trans people while affirming an unshakable truth: trans existence cannot be erased. Past, present, and future—trans lives persist.

This film stands as a message to the community: you are not alone. In a time of uncertainty and political tension, Living in America As A Trans Person becomes an act of solidarity, resistance, and collective strength.

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