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YDHTLM: You Don't Have to Like Me

Country: United States, Language: English, 10 mins

  • Director: Safiyah Chiniere
  • Writer: Safiyah Chiniere
  • Producer: Trevania Layne

CGiii Comment

It's one of those me-me-me kind of films!


Watch…

YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIKE ME from Safiyah Chiniere on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

The harsh realities of a woman who presents as masculine, grappling with insecurities that threaten to consume her whole being.

Cast & Characters

Chelsea Alexander (as Couple)
Aljam (as Conservative Man)
Jalese Ayana (as Masculine Woman)
Jennifer Burrell (as Grandmother)
Safiyah Chiniere (as Masculine Women)
Shiann Clark (as Masculine Women)
Shadai Clawson (as Couple)
Shaunese Crawford (as Couple)
Afiya Cutting (as Masculine Women)
Lee Heflin (as Masculine Women)
Ari Ijad (as Masculine Women)
Samuela John (as Feminine Woman)
Moe LaRena (as Masculine Women)
Trevania Layne (as Mom / Queer Couple (voice))
Yanique Newman (as Couple)
Francheska Nivar (as Couple)
Doreen Pierre (as Masculine Women)
Dayja Riddick (as Black Man)
Demi Rock (as Mom)
Wynter White (as Masculine Women)