Controversial indie film “Ticked-Off Trannies With Knives” premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival Friday night (April 23). In response to all criticism the film received from members and supporters of the trans-community, film’s director Israel Luna made some last minute tweaks in an effort to simmer the controversy.

After consultation with Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, Luna Read the rest of this entry »

A couple of weeks ago we told you about the controversy surrounding Tribeca Film Festival selection “Ticked-Off Trannies With Knives.” Well, the controversy continues to brew.

VH1’s “TRANSform Me” host Laverne Cox joined members of the trans community and their supporters in a protest outside Tribeca Cinemas in NYC. The crowd was present to object to Read the rest of this entry »

It doesn’t look like the controversy surrounding Tribeca Film Festival selection, “Ticked-Off Trannies with Knives” is dying down anytime soon. The comedic film came under fire after the trailer was released and some took offense to the scenes of gory violence against the transwomen.

Here’s a quick synopsis of the film. It’s about a group of transwomen who are violently bashed by three straight guys and left for dead. The women, however, survive, regain consciousness, and then seek revenge on the three men who bashed them.

According to the film’s writer and director, Israel Luna, Read the rest of this entry »