The Stroll

"The Stroll" is a powerful documentary that explores the history of New York's Meatpacking District through the eyes of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. Filmmaker Kristen Lovell, herself a former participant in "The Stroll" community, reunites those who faced violence, systemic policing, homelessness, and gentrification, highlighting their resilience and activism in the fight for transgender rights.

Trivia and behind-the-scenes facts:
1. Kristen Lovell spent over a decade walking "The Stroll," which gave her an authentic and intimate perspective on the community she portrays, making the documentary deeply personal and impactful.
2. Many of the cast members are actual transgender sex workers from the Meatpacking District, bringing genuine voices and stories rather than actors, which adds to the film's authenticity.
3. The film sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of LGBTQ+ history, focusing specifically on transgender experiences during a time when mainstream media largely ignored or misrepresented them.

Full Cast of The Stroll

Crew of The Stroll