Like Quote by Yance Ford Download Open image “When I was young, I didn't see anyone who was trans like me anywhere in the movies.” — Yance Ford ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Like Movies See Who Young
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Instincts are a really important guide for any artist, but particularly filmmakers because it takes a lot to stay true to your instincts as… — Yance Ford Copy Share Image
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Violence against the other, and the way we otherize people out of fear, has to be examined across the board. — Yance Ford Copy Share Image
People come up and say, 'Thank you' for showing a black family loving their masculine-presenting child and for undoing the myth of black people… — Yance Ford Copy Share Image
My impression is that the Academy is really sincere about moving toward a more inclusive and representative Hollywood. — Yance Ford Copy Share Image
If I can help one family embrace their child and not displace them and throw them out, I'm happy about that. — Yance Ford Copy Share Image
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