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I watched Dog Day Afternoon with my 20 year old son yesterday. I have watched this movie at least a dozen times in the last 50 years. The character 'Leon', played brilliantly by Chris Sarandon is a trans character. Throughout the movie, Leon is referred to as 'he.' My son asked a question about Leon and referred to Leon as 'she.' For 50 years, Leon has been 'he' in my head. I had a minor epiphany. Leon is 'she.' 50 years.
It made me realize how old farts like me still need to evolve. I am wondering what other forms of media I need to revisit with these newer eyes. I think the show Barney Miller should top the list. I remember that there were many LGBT folks on that show. But I do not remember if they were offensive caricatures or if they were respectful representations.
ifixlasers42
Great movie! Don’t be hard on yourself, do your best, but remember our brains are wired differently because of when we grew up. It’s how synapses work. It’s hard for us to reflexively say they/them etc. it’s just not natural for us. It’s like a righty throwing a ball with their left hand. What matters is intent and effort. Oh and most importantly, kindness.
SwissScars
Was a Wrinkly, now a Crumbly - next Trans is into the Infinite. Will watch tomorrow.
Ghostwish
It's hard to say. But transfolk have been around for a long, long time now.
Polymathena
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Someoneisinmyhead
I believe that movie is based on a true story.
1doberman
Yep, sure was. It was my Grandmother’s bank back then.