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Tangerine

dir. Sean Baker · 2015

Life is a chaotic journey where personal struggles and the search for truth often intersect with the complexities of relationships and identity.

Feature
Revenge & Justice
Mood
Comedic
Look
handheld, vibrant color palette, and naturalistic lighting
Structure
episodic and nonlinear, driven by character interactions
Plot

It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.

Why watch

"Tangerine" takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the vibrant streets of Los Angeles on Christmas Eve, capturing the raw and unfiltered experiences of two transgender women as they navigate love, betrayal, and friendship. With its dynamic storytelling and bold visuals, it's a celebration of resilience and the beauty found in life's chaos.

Cultural context
LGBTQ+ representationimmigrant experiences in urban Americathe intersection of race and class in Los Angeles
Went on to influence

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