My Name Is Jacque (2016)
Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes is a 55 year old Brazilian transsexual woman who has been living with AIDS for the past 21 years. As a Human Rights activist and a militant for HIV-positive people, Jacque has had her life marked by struggles and achievements, including her role as a representative of the Brazilian government at the United Nations. Now married and a mother of two, Jacque lives in a small town, leading her life dedicated to motherhood and family. By tracking her daily reality and revisiting her story, the film addresses the diversity and shows the numerous challenges that have been disrupted by this extraordinary character, raising awareness on prejudice, homolesbotransphobia and gender identity.
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Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes
Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes
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What is My Name Is Jacque about?
Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes is a 55 year old Brazilian transsexual woman who has been living with AIDS for the past 21 years. As a Human Rights activist and a militant for HIV-positive people, Jacque has had her life marked by struggles and achievements, including her role as a…
When was My Name Is Jacque released?
My Name Is Jacque was released in 2016.
What genres does My Name Is Jacque belong to?
My Name Is Jacque is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in My Name Is Jacque?
The cast of My Name Is Jacque includes Jacqueline Rocha Côrtes.