Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story

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With her single “Any Other Way”, Jackie Shane paved the way for LGBTIQ+ visibility as a Black trans woman who rose to stardom in the 1960s. Yet at the height of her fame, she disappeared.

Join Jackie’s family as they discover the remarkable story behind her sudden retreat and eventual return to the spotlight in this eye-opening biographical documentary. Captured through stunning rotoscope animation reenactments and unheard phone recordings, Jackie’s life is recontextualised with a dazzling stylistic flair that honours her unique significance as a trailblazing trans icon. The recipient of Frameline’s Out in Silence award, this is a story that needs to be heard.

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Special Jury Prize Hot Docs
Frameline, Out in the Silence Award

“An eye-opening, jaw-dropping, foot-stomping wave of jubilation that will ring forever more.”

— Film Threat

“Any Other Way combines archival materials, interviews and animated reenactments into a compelling investigation of an elusive life, as well as a talent so striking you’ll be amazed it remained forgotten for so long.”

— Variety

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