TransMilitary

Of the more than two million American troops, a small percentage are defending our liberty while being forced to hide their identities. They are the transgender Americans — over 15,000 members in the military by some estimates — who serve in uniform but fear being discharged because of discrimination by the current president.

The documentary chronicles their challenges as they put their careers on the line. Their stories are complicated, and their struggles for acceptance are difficult — even though most of the bigotry stems from outside of the service rather than within. The film also shows how their family members are struggling with their own acceptance. As trans members work to attain the equal right to serve, they are now on the American front line in the fight for LGBTQ rights.