Transpersons in Chennai on Monday urged the public to stop the online backlash against the film Dorothy, released on September 25. They said the movie shows their true lived experiences. Sudha added, "T need for good gender education to be imparted to the public," regarding these issues.
A cross-section of transpersons in Chennai on Monday has urged the public to not to criticise the recently released Tamil film Dorothy, as it showcases the lived experiences of the community. This comes after the film, released on September 25, faced homophobic and transphobic backlash online for the portrayal of the community.
Welcoming the movie, transwomen thanked director Karthik Subbaraj for portraying their experience very well.
A poster of the film Dorothy.
Speaking about the backlash, Sudha added there's a difference between sexual orientation and gender. "There is a need for good gender education to be imparted to the public. The general public are confusing themselves between two different sections," she said.
Narrating her own experience, transwoman Meghna said she hid her true self for over 15 years to accommodate society's expectations. "The movie is showing the truth of our community, for which we are very glad."
Transpersons further requested the public to see the good intentions of the film and not to assume the worst of it.