While recent years have brought greater awareness and on-screen inclusion of transgender characters and storylines, the representation gap persists for trans individuals onscreen and behind the scenes.
The Power of TV: Trans Visibility in Storytelling
A conversation that explores the pathways and roadblocks to expanding storytelling and visibility of trans individuals and communities.
"TV has the power to address social issues with an eye for addressing what's going on behind the scenes," Television Academy Foundation Chair Madeline Di Nonno said, as she introduced Thursday evening's The Power of TV: Trans Visibility in Storyte
About The Event
Join us for a public program of the Television Academy Foundation:
The Power of TV: Trans Visibility in Storytelling
While recent years have brought greater awareness and on-screen inclusion of transgender characters and storylines, the representation gap persists for trans individuals onscreen and behind the scenes. We'll explore the pathways and roadblocks to expanding storytelling and visibility of trans individuals and communities in a lively conversation with:
- Alexandra Billings, Actress, Transparent
- Steven Canals, Executive Producer, Pose
- Alex Blue Davis, Actor, Grey's Anatomy
- Brian Michael Smith, Actor, Queen Sugar, The L Word: Generation Q
- Lilly Wachowski
Moderator
- Nick Adams, Director, Transgender Representation, GLAAD
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- 6:30PM - Reception
- 7:00PM - Panel
Can't make the event? No problem! This event was recorded and you can watch it here.
The Television Academy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We rely on support from philanthropists and sponsors who share our mission of educating and inspiring those who are shaping television's future. While free tickets are available, we ask you to consider a $5 donation to support the Foundation's public programs.
This is a public event of the Television Academy Foundation. Television Academy Members and the public are invited to attend. Each individual may reserve up to two tickets.
Seating is subject to availability; first come, first served. Admittance is not guaranteed.
This event will have a walk-up line. There is no guarantee that walk ups will be able to attend the event.
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This event is presented and hosted
by the Television Academy.
August 01, 2019
Where:
Saban Media Center
Television Academy
5210 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
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Self parking is $7 after 6:00PM in the structure adjacent to the Saban Media Center.
Cars arriving before 6:00PM will be charged $15. Click here for other parking options.
You may also take the Metro to the North Hollywood Metro Red Line stop two blocks north of the Television Academy on Lankershim Blvd.