Tangerine

THE GIST: Sin-Dee is a transgender hooker just released from prison. Her boyfriend/pimp Chester didn't show and she knows he cheated on her. With the help of her friend Alexandra, they set out to find him.

Tangerine opens up a small window in the life of a transgender woman, showing us what life is like for her and how on top of the usual issues a prostitute has to deal with, she's also dealing with transphobia.

Aside from the well-known and always good James Ransone, the cast features mostly unknowns, like Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, and Mickey O'Hagan.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Tangerine might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoyed it and found it interesting.

Grade: 7