Film Screening of Treasure

TREASURE: FROM TRAGEDY TO TRANSJUSTICE, MAPPING A DETROIT STORY

by dream hampton

SUMMARY:

Treasure is a feature documentary about nineteen year old trans woman Shelly 'Treasure' Hilliard whose murder involved police coercion, Jim Crow drug laws, the criminalization of sex work and transphobia. It is about a young Detroit trans community activated by her death, and her family, who are suing for justice. Shelley’s family also emerge powerfully as complex human beings that defy the stereotyping fiction films typically dole out to African-Americans. Defying the typical story, Shelley was met with love and support from her mother and sisters after coming out as transgender. That they cherished her so makes the loss they feel all the more gut-wrenching.

After the screening, we will have a Q and A with Emani Love.

For reviews of the film go to:

Indie Wire

http://www.indiewire.com/2015/06/laff-review-dream-hamptons-devastating-treasure-from-tragedy-to-trans-justice-mapping-a-detroit-story-153741/

and,

Detroit Free Press

http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/movies/julie-hinds/2015/06/17/dream-hampton-documentary-transgender-detroit-film-theatre/28895729/

Watch a film clip here: https://vimeo.com/126086558

The event is sponsored by NYU's:

• Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools
• Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Student Center
• Residential Life and Housing Services

The event is open and free to the public.