When I was approached by Dr. Jesus Ramirez-Valles five years ago to direct and produce Tal Como Somos, I was captivated by the opportunity to demonstrate universal themes that would be heard, seen and felt by everyone. While I am not Latino or gay, I knew that my experiences as an African American woman made me aware of how damaging prejudice, rejection and condemnation can be on one's acceptance of self. As a filmmaker, I welcomed the challenge to visually demonstrate the cruelty and injustice of negative stigma, while showcasing the courage and love required to be true to oneself. And what I loved best was meeting and getting to know our seven subjects, their families and loved ones as they unflinchingly shared themselves and their lives with me and my production team.
- Judith McCray
Juneteenth Productions
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