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Remember Me Now

In this compelling and impactful documentary, Black Trans Advocate, Activist and Educator, Brittan Hardgers sits down with folks of the Gender Non-Conforming and Trans communities to hear their stories of self-discovery, authenticity and making the choice to save their lives and choose themselves to survive. Set primarily in stark black and white imagery, this journey is narrated by voices you rarely hear first hand. Join them for the tears, laughter, distress and triumph in "Remember Me Now"

  • Brittan Nicholas Hardgers
    Director
  • Brittan Nicholas Hardgers
    Writer
  • Brittan Nicholas Hardgers
    Producer
  • Brittan N Hardgers
    Key Cast
  • Zenith Imhere
    Key Cast
  • Alex J Diaz
    Key Cast
  • Javannah J Davis
    Key Cast
  • Shateer Douglas
    Key Cast
  • Micheal Cavan
    Key Cast
  • Tommy Carter
    Key Cast
  • Cori Moquette
    Key Cast
  • Lane-Mairead Campbell
    Key Cast
  • Landon Jones
    Key Cast
  • Deanna Richardson
    Key Cast
  • Trent Lamar
    Key Cast
  • E.L Winston
    Key Cast
  • Aiko Herbert
    Key Cast
  • Fabion Fontenot
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    LGBTQ+, TransGender, Gender Diverse, Trans Male, Transman, Trans Female, Transwoman, FTM, MTF, Trans Visibility, Trans Awareness, Trans Day Of Remembrance
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 21 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 11, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digtal
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Brittan Nicholas Hardgers

Brittan Hardgers founded Next Generation Men of Transition, a resource, advocacy and support organization for men of the Trans experience in 2018.

Since then, Hardgers has supported Trans Masculine,Trans Feminine & Non Binary folx nationwide while bringing visibility to those who share his experience through advocacy, activism and education both locally and across the US.

Hardgers was awarded the Community Leadership Award by Rochester Black Pride in 2018, the Blaque/OUT TDOR Trans Visibility Award in 2022, he has acted as keynote and host to the Rochester Trans Day of Remembrance Observances 2019-2021 and hosts annual Trans Day of Visibility events in Rochester, NY. He has been featured in the Trans-Awareness and Trans-Affirming Barber sections of the Empty Closet Magazine, writes the TRAN/S/ column in Blaque/OUT Magazine and has been featured on countless television and radio appearances. Brittan has provided educational workshops and lectures for Emory University, Rochester Public Defender's Office, Liberating Black Voices, Geva Theater, Windstream Communications, University of Rochester, moderated TDOR 2021 Panel with 3rd Presbyterian Church, Black History Keynote Speaker 2022 for Spiritus Christi Church and many more. In addition to his other accomplishments, Hardgers ran for Rochester City Council as the first ever openly Trans candidate for office in Rochester, New York in 2021. Brittan is also featured in the 2022 Rochester Memorial Art Gallery Exhibit “Up Against The Wall: Art, Activism, and AIDS Poster”, as well as ROC SRJ Community Leadership Spotlight Collective. Hardgers is a current board member of the Greater Rochester LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, he continues to sit with multiple local agencies, support channels, and progressive movements in order to advocate for All BIPOC/QTPOC & LGBTQ+ folks.

In 2022, Brittan published the “Uniquely Made By You” Inspirational Affirmation Journal available at www.hardgersdigitaloutlet.com.

ABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION MEN OF TRANSITION

Established in 2018, Next Generation Men of Transition (NGMT18) quest was to establish an active support system, provide visibility, and create a community for men throughout their transitions. Each day we continue to establish everything we sought out to build; not only for the Rochester, NY Trans Masculine Community but communities worldwide.

NGMT is now followed by Men of Transition worldwide. We continue to break barriers, make history and stand on visibility for all Trans Masculine folks. Especially Black and Brown Trans Masculine folks.

Learn more at www.ngmt18.com!

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Director Statement

"My Goal was to bring light to the meaning of Trans Day Of Remembrance, I had to 1st make sure understand Trans Visibility, Trans Awareness & the every day Lived Experience Of Trans & Gender Diverse Folks. This Project does all of this with diversity and inclusivity as the scope. This documentary also highlights the voices of Trans Male/Trans Masc/Trans Non Binary & Gender Queer experiences not to often heard."