any other way: the jackie shane story

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* Out in the Silence Award, Frameline International LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2024 *

* DGC Special Jury Prize, Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival 2024 *

* Audience Award, Best Music Documentary, Nashville Film Festival 2024 * 

Jackie Shane, a pioneering Black trans performer, blazed an extraordinary trail with her unbreakable commitment to living her truth. Known for her dazzling voice and presence, she eclipsed R&B stars like Etta James and Little Richard, becoming a true 20th-century icon. On the edge of stardom, she mysteriously disappeared from public view for 40 years. Now, ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY gives Shane her long-overdue second act, allowing her to tell her story in her own unmistakable voice. 

Through never-before-heard phone conversations, vibrant animation, and an incredible soundtrack, the documentary reveals the full scope of her remarkable life and career. From executive producer Elliot Page and the producers of the Emmy Award-winning Hip-Hop Evolution, this film is a powerful tribute to a trailblazer who finally gets the spotlight she deserves.

FILM KINDLY SPONSORED BY CRAIG WEINTZ AND BILL OSBORNE