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Hollywood’s depictions of trans people — and the impact of those portrayals on the trans audience — is the subject of the 2020 Netflix documentary “ Disclosure ,” which is now a…

Replay: In ‘Disclosure,’ Laverne Cox and Sam Feder explore trans representation in media

Hollywood’s depictions of trans people — and the impact of those portrayals on the trans audience — is the subject of the 2020 Netflix documentary “ Disclosure ,” which is now a…

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Last decade was huge for transgender representation in Hollywood.

In ‘Disclosure,’ Laverne Cox and Sam Feder explore trans representation in media

Last decade was huge for transgender representation in Hollywood.

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Laverne Cox has earned her third Emmy nomination for her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix's "Orange is the New Black."

Emmy nominee and 'Orange' star Laverne Cox on changing conversations about trans people

Laverne Cox has earned her third Emmy nomination for her role as Sophia Burset on Netflix's "Orange is the New Black."

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