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Documentary 'The Stroll' Reclaims Hidden History of NYC's Black Trans Sex Workers

  • The documentary explores the lives of trans women sex workers in 1970s-1990s NYC.
  • It reframes the history of queer people through first-hand accounts and archival images. <s> <s>The film focuses on issues of discrimination, gentrification, and the dangers of sex work.
  • The director, a former sex worker herself, provides a personal look at this marginalized community.
  • The film highlights the resilience of these women in the face of violence and dehumanization.
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