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Monday, May 16, 2011

Film / LGBTQITSLFA Kickstart Buck Angel Documentary

Posted by Dan Savage on Mon, May 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

Buck Angel is a fascinating guy—pioneering porn star and a charismatic spokesperson for trans men—and documentary filmmaker Dan Hunt is working on a film about him:

For the past 6 years, we’ve followed Buck struggling to create a new genre in the adult industry and working as an advocate and educator who is passionate about health, body image, and basic human rights. We’ve also documented his relationship with his wife, Elayne, and their life together with their seven dogs in the Yucatan. From home, the film follows the couple on trips to the transgender health summit, to Philly to conduct body image workshops, to Yale University for a safe sex presentation, and to the Porn Oscars in Las Vegas. Not completely aware of their child’s notoriety are Bill and Patty, Buck's parents. It has taken them decades to come to terms with losing their daughter and gaining a ‘Buck.’ They agreed to let us film a moving reunion with Buck at his sister’s home. It is a powerful moment that reveals Buck’s early history, his struggles with drug addiction and suicide attempts; and speaks volumes about acceptance and unconditional love. It has been an amazing journey documenting Buck's colorful and complex life.

Hunt needs to raise 6K by July 10. They've already raised a little more than 2K. More info—and info about donating—here.

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Yay, Buck! :)

Posted by Baconcat on May 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM

Interesting person, interesting film.

Where'd his boobs go?

Posted by seandr on May 16, 2011 at 10:51 AM

I think he's kind of sexy!

Posted by beec on May 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM

@2

Same place as Chaz Bono's. Into the boob trash can.

Posted by Confluence on May 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Ew. Yes, it was worth it.

Posted by PugilistPuck on May 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

"A Man with a pussy". His Dad is sort of masculine. I bet he's got the sort of son he sort of wanted

Posted by Sargon Bighorn on May 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM

buck angel is not a spokesperson for the trans community.

Posted by notinmyname on May 16, 2011 at 1:41 PM

@7 And clearly YOU have what it takes to be a spokesperson, anonymous, unregistered commenter. You're a firebrand megaphone for visibility, understanding, and acceptance, aren't you?
Based on that promo, it seems Mr. Angel has brass labia. Kudos to him.

Posted by Buttercup on May 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

Hey, the lecture hall at 4:25 is at Yale! Woo!

Posted by Bulldog08 on May 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

I absolutely Love Buck! He inspires me daily to do good things. His love of live and giving back to his community is infectious, you cant help but adore him.

Keep it up Buck! You rock my socks!
Jenny DeMilo

Posted by JennyDeMilo on May 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM