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My Name Is Jacque

In this film, a remarkable 55-year-old Brazilian transsexual woman, Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes, shares her inspiring story of resilience and advocacy, having lived with AIDS for 21 years.

A documentary follows the life of Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes, a 55-year-old Brazilian transsexual woman living with AIDS for 21 years. Despite her struggles, Jacque has become a prominent Human Rights activist and representative of the Brazilian government at the UN. Now married and a mother of two, she balances her activism with her family life in a small town. The film explores the challenges she's faced, raising awareness about prejudice, homophobia, transphobia, and gender identity.

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Meu Nome É Jacque - Trailer [2016]

Meu Nome É Jacque - Trailer [2016]

Info about My Name Is Jacque

Studio(s): Documenta Filmes, Globo Filmes

Originally Released: United States, Apr 21, 2016

Production Country: Brazil

Genres:Documentary