This documentary investigates the life and mysterious death of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans activist and a key figure in the Stonewall uprising. Director David France follows activist Victoria Cruz’s investigation challenging the official ruling of Johnson’s death as a suicide. The film highlights Marsha’s struggle for LGBTQ+ rights, her role in the Stonewall riots, and the work of the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), a group she co-founded to increase visibility for trans women. Additionally, it uncovers suspicious aspects surrounding Johnson’s death, shedding light on the social and police pressures of the era. The film serves as a crucial work for those seeking to understand an important turning point in LGBTQ+ history and Marsha P. Johnson’s legacy.
