Transgender Trouble (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2011, Transgender Trouble is a documentary film directed by Koki Ebata, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In Japan, transvestites, transgender people, and those with Gender Identity Disorder are treated as outcasts, used for entertainment, and are regularly shown in appalling stereotypes on television and in the media. Their reality in fact represents a vast and not easily definable range of experiences and existences. The director of this documentary, herself transgender, focuses her camera's gaze specifically on the performers in a 'New Half' (Shemale) cabaret show in Tokyo.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Transgender Trouble has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transgender Trouble page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transgender Trouble tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transgender Trouble (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Transgender Trouble change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Transgender Trouble worth watching?
- Transgender Trouble holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Transgender Trouble released?
- Transgender Trouble was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.