A reimagining of Marsha P. Johnson’s story told by friend Agosto Machado. The film captures their shared life of contradictions—from violence to exuberance—and Johnson’s strength through joy, transmuting the mundane into a larger-than-life experience.
American artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist. Tourmaline lives and works in Miami, FL. She received her BA from Columbia University in 2006. Her practice highlights the experiences of Black, queer, and trans communities and their capacity to impact the world.
From Women Make Waves International Film Festival 2026, No. 33