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No Ordinary Man is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt, and written by Aisling Chin-Yee and Amos Mac. It is a portrait of Billy Tipton, the jazz musician who was revealed after his death to have been transgender. The film's production was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.
Jul 16, 2021 · No Ordinary Man is an in-depth look at the life of musician and trans culture icon Billy Tipton. Complicated, beautiful and historically unrivaled, this groundbreaking film shows what is possible when a community collaborates to honor the legacy of an unlikely hero.
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- Documentary, Biography, Music
- Aisling Chin-Yee, Chase Joynt
- 2021-07-16
No Ordinary Man. Rent No Ordinary Man on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV. A strikingly nuanced documentary, No Ordinary...
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- Documentary, Music
- Aisling Chin-Yee, Chase Joynt
Nov 12, 2020 · "No Ordinary Man" has a new trailer! Co-directed by trans director Chase Joynt with Aisling Chin-Yee, the doc focuses on trans jazz musician Billy Tipton, tr...
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Jul 16, 2021 · When Marquise Vilson, a Black trans man, partakes in the auditions to play Tipton providing a unique, and more inclusive reframing. His interpretation of some of the musician’s early moments channel his own interactions with a world that still lacks acceptance.
Jul 15, 2021 · The documentary “No Ordinary Man” examines the life and death of Billy Tipton, a jazz musician who came into prominence in the 1930s, and whose career lasted for over 40 years.
Sep 17, 2020 · Trans icon and jazz musician Billy Tipton is reintroduced to the world in 'No Ordinary Man,' Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt's experimental documentary.
