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Surviving the Block

The documentary Surviving the Block sheds light on the alarming violence faced by transgender women of color, focusing on Moka Dawkins' remarkable story of survival and justice after being attacked and subsequently standing trial for the murder of her attacker.

Moka Dawkins, a transgender sex worker, is brutally attacked by a client, but after fighting back and surviving, she finds herself facing trial for his murder, highlighting the alarming rate of violence against transgender women of colour.

Info about Surviving the Block

Studio(s): Yap Films

Originally Released: United States, Nov 07, 2020

Genres:Documentary