Feature Documentary

TransMilitary

Four service members risk everything to overturn the ban on transgender Americans serving openly in the U.S. military.

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2019 Special Recognition Award

SUMMARY

After the success of Transgender, at War and in Love, we continued rolling. The short film had helped to initiate policy review, but the ban on transgender service remained unchanged. At that time, around 15,500 transgender people served in the U.S. military — notably the largest transgender employer in the U.S. — where most had to conceal their gender identities.

TransMilitary chronicles the lives of four individuals defending their country’s freedom while fighting for their own. They put their careers and their families’ livelihoods on the line by coming out as transgender to top brass officials in the Pentagon in hopes of attaining the equal right to serve.

The film was distributed by Gravitas Ventures, Amazon Prime, Logo TV, The Film Collaborative, and Alexander Street. It screened in more than 100 festivals worldwide and won more than a dozen awards, including the Audience Award at its SXSW premiere.

IMPACT

Transgender, at War and in Love Helps Initiate Policy Review

The Emmy-nominated short introduced Logan and Laila to the world, and helped initiate review of the ban. The ban on open service is lifted, and we begin to film TransMilitary.

TransMilitary Premieres at SXSW

President Trump tries to reinstate the ban as our film debuts at SXSW, placing the film into the national discussion.

TransMilitary screening and panel discussion with Nancy Pelosi

Screening on Capitol Hill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced the film before a screening for policymakers, and GLAAD sent copies to key Congressional leadership and all Supreme Court Justices.

Military Education

TransMilitary was used by the military to educate leadership and future leaders, screening at the Air Force Academy and across Army bases.

Army Capt. Jenn Peace testifying before Congress

Subjects Testify before Congress

TransMilitary subject Army Capt. Jenn Peace and others testified before the House Armed Services Committee against the backdrop of the impending re-implementation of the ban on their service.

Logan and Laila Ireland continuing to advocate for transgender military service

Trans Military Service Today

President Trump reinstated the complete ban on military service by transgender people at the beginning of his second term, forcing all remaining trans people out of the military, including Logan. Today, Logan and Laila remain advocates for the equal opportunity to serve.

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