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Strong Island looks at “self-defense" and "reasonable fear” as justification for the 1992 killing of William Ford Jr. Now streaming on Netflix.

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Power, new documentary film from Yance Ford (Strong Island), is a thought-provoking look at the history and expansion of American policing. Now playing.
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THIS IS ABSOLUTELY IRRELEVANT & Mr Jean deserves better
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Anna Deavere Smith@AnnaDeavereS10 Sep 2018
“Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are.” St. Augustine
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Trans visibility at the Oscars matters. Daniela Vega was the first openly trans presenter, Janet Mock appeared in a performance of “Stand Up for Something” Yance Ford was nominated for Best Documentary Feature ‘Strong Island’ Thank you @danivega @janetmock @yford #TransVisibility
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Father of 5 Five/Fifths@farmerof55 Mar 2018
Strong Island was an incredible film.
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An Oscar-Nominated Transgender Director on His ‘Authentic Self’ - nyti.ms/2oRPu08

An Oscar-Nominated Transgender Director on His ‘Authentic Self’ (Published 2018)

“Being out as a trans man isn’t new in my personal life, but it’s new in the public sphere,” says Yance Ford, whose documentary “Strong Island” is about the aftermath of his brother’s violent death.

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Daniela Vega, Yance Ford, Janet Mock -- transgender artists are everywhere tonight, and I AM LOVING IT!!! 😍 #Oscars
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erickohn@erickohn5 Mar 2018
STRONG ISLAND director Yance Ford didn’t win, but he’s having a fine time, anyway. #oscars
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amber_michelle@amber_michelle5 Mar 2018
Whew 🔥🔥🔥 Strong Island is a dope doc btw. teapaw.org/abc/status/97043481787…
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Yance Ford, the first transgender filmmaker to ever be nominated for an #Oscar, speaks out on the red carpet: "I am proud to be black. I am proud to be trans." abcn.ws/2I4Fqtp #Oscars

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“I came into this business thinking I could make a change. If I can do that, then I’ve achieved my intended purpose.” Danny Glover, actor and producer of the Oscar nominated documentary “Strong Island”. #Oscars #RjAlok
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Buckin’@misschrisdee5 Mar 2018
Happy to see @StrongIslandDoc nominated at #TheOscars
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If you haven’t yet, former POV series producer @yford’s film @StrongIslandDoc is a must-see. #Oscars teapaw.org/abc/status/97043481787…
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Yance Ford, the first transgender filmmaker to ever be nominated for an #Oscar, speaks out on the red carpet: "I am proud to be black. I am proud to be trans." abcn.ws/2I4Fqtp #Oscars

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Yance Ford is nominated for Best Documentary Feature for STRONG ISLAND ('17). He is the first openly transgender man to be nominated for any Academy Award. #Oscars #LGBTQOscars
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Oscars 2018: Danny Glover talks 'Strong Island' on the Oscars red carpet | ABC News fb.me/GpTfhe1T
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Colin Miller@EvidenceProf4 Mar 2018
Just learning about the Oscar-nominated documentary "Strong Island." Can't wait to see it: "How Yance Ford’s historic ‘Strong Island’ Oscar nomination is a victory for more than trans filmmakers": latimes.com/entertainment/mo…
How Yance Ford’s historic ‘Strong Island’ Oscar nomination is a victory for more than trans...

How Yance Ford’s historic ‘Strong Island’ Oscar nomination is a victory for more than trans...

On Oscar nominations morning, Yance Ford sat on his couch with his partner, Amanda, watching the telecast.

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Get on board with Yance Ford @yford and his Oscar nominated documentary *Strong Island* Excellent, important, and right on time! #oscars
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The Latest: 'Strong Island' director talks Oscar nom impact dlvr.it/QJkPFb
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Yance Ford, the first transgender filmmaker to ever be nominated for an #Oscar, speaks out on the red carpet: "I am proud to be black. I am proud to be trans." abcn.ws/2I4Fqtp #Oscars

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.@mrdannyglover on the #Oscars red carpet: "I'm excited about tonight...we have this extraordinary film @strongislanddoc and we want not only the country to see it, but the world to see it."

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It Gets Better@ItGetsBetter4 Mar 2018
Best of luck tonight, @yford! #StrongIsland #Oscars bit.ly/2oIt6qZ

Why We're Rooting for the First Out Trans Director Nominated for an Oscar

"So many more queer kids will be watching because of my nomination, and I want them to see me with my head held high."

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