This Netflix original investigates the mysterious end of Marsha P. Johnson, a black trans activist at the height of the gay rights movement in New York. In 1992, the self-proclaimed "street queen" of New York City was found floating in the Hudson River. Johnson's demise was quickly ruled as self-inflicted and authorities refused to investigate further.
The foundation of the film stems from Johnson's friend Victoria Cruz's personal probing into what really happened to the woman who started STAR, participated in the Stonewall riots, and helped propel ACT UP into the spotlight, drawing attention to the plight of transient gay teens suffering from AIDS, homelessness, and unfair treatment. The documentary relies on archival interviews with Johnson, and new interviews with her family, friends, and fellow activists. The film allows the audience to form their own conclusions on how and why she perished the way she did, while simultaneously celebrating the legacy she left behind.
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