Transgender Women Share Stories From a Men's Prison | KQED Truly CA

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4 жыл бұрын

At a men’s prison in Vacaville, California, about two dozen transgender women have been learning to live side-by-side with more than 2,000 cisgender men. Some live in huge dormitories, some in single cells. In spite of the daily challenges they face, they’re working to help change institutional policies and carve out a space where, even while incarcerated, they are free to be themselves.
A film by Monica Z. Lam
2020 Emmy Award Winner
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@kqedarts
@kqedarts 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, everyone! We appreciate these women for being true to themselves and brave enough to share their stories. Let's have a conversation about it and please keep your comments respectful.💋
@reinhardt5405
@reinhardt5405 4 жыл бұрын
But what did they do in order to be locked up tho? Prison ain't a spa to accommodate anybody.
@nevergiveup7502
@nevergiveup7502 4 жыл бұрын
Right?
@Nicole-sy1iy
@Nicole-sy1iy 3 жыл бұрын
Reg. women's prison don't even get to wear make up and work out with actual gym equipment..
@mibluejay616
@mibluejay616 4 жыл бұрын
Good for them. Wonder if their victims are getting the same sympathy and psychological help.
@davidsolomon1175
@davidsolomon1175 4 жыл бұрын
Victims? They are probably in there for drugs and other BS charges
@bigdaddytrips6197
@bigdaddytrips6197 4 жыл бұрын
LOL
@cherishamoura9233
@cherishamoura9233 4 жыл бұрын
Why do you assume they all had victims
@theone-eg3fd
@theone-eg3fd 3 жыл бұрын
How about not going to prison,
@lydelltucker2372
@lydelltucker2372 3 жыл бұрын
Do they even have makeup in womens prison??
@awman42
@awman42 4 жыл бұрын
This is a crazy world. Lol.
@sueshiall6517
@sueshiall6517 3 жыл бұрын
Taxpayers paying the bill for reassignment surgery. Not appropriate.
@peebeme1506
@peebeme1506 3 жыл бұрын
I use to wonder how they Survived in there...
@bigcashbaby3684
@bigcashbaby3684 3 жыл бұрын
Prison is tough for everyone...why are they now acting like the world owes them.One doesn't just slip & fall into jail!
@xrated9058
@xrated9058 3 жыл бұрын
Buddy reminds me of key from key and peele
@trumpypadron5412
@trumpypadron5412 3 жыл бұрын
Prison is punishment period
@blackbeauty0490
@blackbeauty0490 3 жыл бұрын
How are they giving gender reassignment in prison. When transgender women on the outside of prison cant even afford the procedure. Tax payer dollar at work
@nikolesamuels
@nikolesamuels 3 жыл бұрын
Do women get makeup? I would think so but I hear so much about them creating their own makeup
@missangel80
@missangel80 3 жыл бұрын
When I can't personally relate to something, I try to put myself in that person's shoes so that I'm not being judgemental or closed minded. I can't imagine being beat into acting like a boy. Your parents are supposed to be your first line of defense in this world. I saw beautiful spirits and resilient people in this video. I hope they serve their time and come out into a world that's a little more tolerant.
@meisha89ify
@meisha89ify 3 жыл бұрын
Its the trembling in the singing at the beginning for me.
@beigenegress2979
@beigenegress2979 3 жыл бұрын
How about they stay out of prison in the first place. Don’t do the crime and there’s no problem. I’ve never been arrested because I haven’t committed any crimes. Do you want to know why? Because I don’t want to go to prison! It’s not at at all taxing or difficult to be law abiding. 🤷🏽‍♀️
@shawnastephens4862
@shawnastephens4862 3 жыл бұрын
Never seen a prison like that before. Wish i could go to a free exercise class.
@tf4010
@tf4010 3 жыл бұрын
What a scary existence....
@chrisharper8891
@chrisharper8891 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone has a right to be protected It doesn't matter where you are in life.
@talcareyifill5937
@talcareyifill5937 3 жыл бұрын
So why don't they separate them
@scarmsaniiaggrey1646
@scarmsaniiaggrey1646 4 жыл бұрын
America!
@laisf.fernandes9890
@laisf.fernandes9890 4 жыл бұрын
*United States of _Murica_
@agiff8690
@agiff8690 3 жыл бұрын
You should never go to jail or prison for drug charges just sayin
@nathanmedina2809
@nathanmedina2809 3 жыл бұрын
Hey this is Vacaville I'm from Fairfield Suisun area
@suziequin8218
@suziequin8218 3 жыл бұрын
LET'S LIVE AND ,NJOY LIFE,ITS TOO SHORT!
@Lovingmyselfthroughmyeyes
@Lovingmyselfthroughmyeyes 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading
@tobiasisrael3758
@tobiasisrael3758 3 жыл бұрын
Why the light skinned tall one look like Kegan Michele Keeye when he dress as a woman
@TuLocalPendejo
@TuLocalPendejo 3 жыл бұрын
Makeup?😂 Who wears that shit in PRISON ??
@brilliantmanyere1230
@brilliantmanyere1230 3 жыл бұрын
They should built a new wing to accommodate transgenders. That way no one is put in these uncomfortable situations.
@thman-cj4sk
@thman-cj4sk 3 жыл бұрын
They in prison not on vacation.
@triggerfish2711
@triggerfish2711 3 жыл бұрын
Jail isn't supposed to be a spa it's for punishment not to make you comfortable. Da fuk lol
@lwrncjms
@lwrncjms 3 жыл бұрын
They already do that in some prisons
@JamieModelvsDirector
@JamieModelvsDirector 3 жыл бұрын
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@kylie.palmer
@kylie.palmer 3 жыл бұрын
"transgenders" isn't a word. It's transgender people.
@michalwalenciak3545
@michalwalenciak3545 3 жыл бұрын
How committing a crime in prison is even possible? Why is this allowed?
@kingpaul3134
@kingpaul3134 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!
@quincyfrancis4891
@quincyfrancis4891 3 жыл бұрын
All i could do is think is thats sad...as a str8 man...to me i view it like a hormonal defect i dont judge i got kids....
@DeshaunD
@DeshaunD 3 жыл бұрын
Trans women locked up with straight men?! Lawd 😳
@hiltonlive32grnrngr
@hiltonlive32grnrngr 3 жыл бұрын
3:29 She looks like Bobbie off of General Hospital
@rokculesdagod4181
@rokculesdagod4181 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly do as you like. We can all live on this planet, it is only when “certain people” project their views on others. Is when a problem arises. If America was just truthful and up front we wouldn’t have so much hate!! That’s Factz though
@Lijah578
@Lijah578 3 жыл бұрын
They need to have their own prison, so they can be safe; period!
@susanjon8119
@susanjon8119 3 жыл бұрын
It comes down to what you love so keep on loving people cause it ain't over till it's over just remember there are no mistakes only lessons we always learning something stay strong and be safe love Miss Suzy
@Thickboy2
@Thickboy2 4 жыл бұрын
❤️ very informative!
@salvadorsamchez5285
@salvadorsamchez5285 4 жыл бұрын
I've been to prison they get beat up
@strongheartwoman9930
@strongheartwoman9930 4 жыл бұрын
Why they should not be in a womans prison
@lezzulee
@lezzulee 3 жыл бұрын
They seem to have great spirits
@jnieswartz4878
@jnieswartz4878 3 жыл бұрын
Some look like a natural born women. I don’t think there’s anything wrong of someone chooses to be male/female. Doesn’t bother me.
@kailanistegehuis2460
@kailanistegehuis2460 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this. Thank you
@atoangami5110
@atoangami5110 3 жыл бұрын
Wow calling hesh friends "Come on Girl's" sounds really sweet and funny lol
@glenchristenson6308
@glenchristenson6308 4 жыл бұрын
THEY MUST BE IN PROTECTIVE CUSTODY????? IF NOT THEY GONE!
@brandengrijalva262
@brandengrijalva262 4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@benitamaiorano3970
@benitamaiorano3970 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this piece. Wasn't aware how painful life, people can be toward transgender individuals. Everyone should have a sense of self, acceptance, love.
@esmomo2561
@esmomo2561 3 жыл бұрын
Wow
@therealjaidamerlot8210
@therealjaidamerlot8210 3 жыл бұрын
To all my girls, Walk with your head up high. Love Ms Jaida Merlot
@astarr3906
@astarr3906 3 жыл бұрын
This helped me understand a lil bit more about transgender people not everything but a lil better. Because my mind has been geared one way and it has always confused me.
@knockleball
@knockleball 4 жыл бұрын
Awww I hope they are well protected as a Transwoman I can imagine how vulnerable they are
@vickylanding2830
@vickylanding2830 3 жыл бұрын
Amen and mazing Grace take it to the Lord in prayer🙏
@beautiful_9ightmare704
@beautiful_9ightmare704 3 жыл бұрын
I work here .. they are great people❤
@ImBriskiBaby
@ImBriskiBaby 3 жыл бұрын
The comments are kind of disappointing. We have one of the worst prison systems because we focus on punishment and not rehabilitation as well. This was actually refreshing. They did do wrong but they deserve to be given an opportunity to change and better themselves too.
@jstargirl17
@jstargirl17 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this story and getting more insight on what life is like for transgender women in prison. I think we should hear more about these women's stories (how they ended in prison, their stories with their identity, life in prison, etc). I liked hearing about Jazzie's story and Yekaterina Wesa Patience's story
@loveislamvictoryequality7629
@loveislamvictoryequality7629 3 жыл бұрын
Yo man this shyt made me cry sson
@randeewilliams5066
@randeewilliams5066 3 жыл бұрын
That's jazzie at cmf in Vacaville state prison...
@samlsd9711
@samlsd9711 3 жыл бұрын
I was born a female I identify as an elephant. I just love elephants so much I want people to call me elephant (No disrespect to trans people.)
@RiiFT
@RiiFT 3 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to be female, if I'm honest. I doubt very much that I'd ever go for surgery though. It would break my heart to be ostracised like some trans people are. I fear that people wouldn't see me as a woman, that they'd avoid me because I don't look like a biological woman does. I fear that instead of looking like a woman, I'd look like a freak because I have some pretty masculine features. Good for these women though, I'm glad they got awarded the humanity to be their true selves. I hope they find peace in their lives, in and out of prison.
@paulaharlfinger829
@paulaharlfinger829 3 жыл бұрын
They all seemed like such nice ladies, it made me wonder how they could be in prison in the first place. I do think that it is of paramount importance that prisons should be safe. Incarceration is the punishment, not rape or assault. It bothers me when people lash out and say : "You know what will happen to you in prison. " The prison is enough.
@Megan-ii4gf
@Megan-ii4gf 4 жыл бұрын
I never get to see other trans women enough in any form of media, so thank you for this.
@shanetuihalangingie8250
@shanetuihalangingie8250 3 жыл бұрын
Its sad
@azucenanajera2295
@azucenanajera2295 3 жыл бұрын
Jazzie has a beautiful tone to her voice.
@ladyjay9482
@ladyjay9482 3 жыл бұрын
Better in numbers i love that
@StevenTupu
@StevenTupu 3 жыл бұрын
That "Kat"!!!! Yes I would!!!🔥🔥🔥🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸
@brendaedwards3651
@brendaedwards3651 3 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful people let us all live please
@willpicou9828
@willpicou9828 3 жыл бұрын
she was convicted of 1st degree murder, and cruelty to a child. she is horrid not beautiful.
@thanos8914
@thanos8914 3 жыл бұрын
Cap they in jail for a reason
@TheDonna1959
@TheDonna1959 4 жыл бұрын
I understand this is prison. But, on the human side let these ladies be who they want to be. They should have their safe space and be supported. Live & let live! ☺️💐🌈💞🌸🌹
@taleemahwest5626
@taleemahwest5626 3 жыл бұрын
I happy for them no judgement here
@_HelpMeRhonda
@_HelpMeRhonda 3 жыл бұрын
😳
@Arizona_lilly
@Arizona_lilly 4 жыл бұрын
They should have safety
@Bibi-iy2dr
@Bibi-iy2dr 4 жыл бұрын
Also children convicted as adults....
@Mikewee777
@Mikewee777 4 жыл бұрын
Every citizen deserves safety. Rape is bad.
@christopherputnam470
@christopherputnam470 4 жыл бұрын
Remember your beautiful you have people that believes in you accept you
@alexusjenkins5493
@alexusjenkins5493 3 жыл бұрын
I love her voice
@JimBrownski
@JimBrownski 3 жыл бұрын
Here all these Cali Prison channels, THIS doesn't exist smh...All those dudes be lying
@monicagandy6723
@monicagandy6723 3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@ofentsetswai9694
@ofentsetswai9694 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed watching this, I wish it played longer! I'm happy that they are happy to be themselves. 🌈👌
@evanmoss6185
@evanmoss6185 3 жыл бұрын
do the transgender women in vacaville prison need penpals
@jackiedavis4298
@jackiedavis4298 4 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING!!! 👏👏👏👂👂
@anwjuice
@anwjuice 3 жыл бұрын
We need to give them their own prisons. Five or six states could share there closed prisons all over USA which could be used. I been an inmate and I'm 100 percent straight and I think it's weird when straight gays do gay stuff and use prison as an excuse, to me they gay but I always respect everyone. Prison I was at had transgender women and I would call them She but alotnof guys would call them other dergortery names. My "neighbor" she was transgender and she would borrow items and always pay back plus extra on canteen day. She was nice and I would see all type of males who should be preaching on yard and then paying her on canteen day.......I wonder why.lol... I also saw a Tran woman lay out 2 southsiders
@samlsd9711
@samlsd9711 3 жыл бұрын
This man has balls to transgender while in prison.
@erinlevere6881
@erinlevere6881 3 жыл бұрын
I’m trans and and what I notice from some of them is they’re behavior and body language is so man like. How did they know they were trans when they lacked femininity in they’re behavior. Excuse my ignorance like I said I’m trans so I’m not coming from a bad place just wondering.
@dalilahmartinez8659
@dalilahmartinez8659 3 жыл бұрын
Everyone deserves a chance
@rebeccajean5765
@rebeccajean5765 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Never thought about this before. I thought they would be in a women prison if they had sex change surgery.
@evensdesir4057
@evensdesir4057 3 жыл бұрын
they deserve to live happy too just like anyone in this world
@frawldog
@frawldog 4 жыл бұрын
🌈 ❤️
@antoaneta70
@antoaneta70 3 жыл бұрын
They are whatever they like to be and I support them fully Just hope they are protected in these institutions
@illyrialady
@illyrialady 4 жыл бұрын
California prisons and correctional officers are breaking the California Penal Code when they house transgender women in with male inmates. California Penal Code, Section 422.56 (c) states that: "(c) “Gender” means sex, and includes a person’s gender identity and gender expression. “Gender expression” means a person’s gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth." Thus when transgender women are housed with men in a California prison, and since the law also states that persons are to be housed with persons of the same sex, the Penal Code is being broken by the correctional officers. Why aren't the correctional officers being prosecuted for their flagrant violation of the law??
@ladyjay9482
@ladyjay9482 3 жыл бұрын
All of them are so beautiful.i came back to ny i had to the judge told me to go home
@laurenbmeek7509
@laurenbmeek7509 4 жыл бұрын
Aww all those lady’s are lovely ❤️
@Bibi-iy2dr
@Bibi-iy2dr 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear about their crimes too. I feel for anyone who lives in fear but if ur in fear because u landed urself in jail/prison...Idk how much sympathy I can have.
@ladyjay9482
@ladyjay9482 3 жыл бұрын
Im alittle upset
@Rebmetpes4
@Rebmetpes4 3 жыл бұрын
Yo! Kudos to these womens I Garontee!
@amirabrown2400
@amirabrown2400 3 жыл бұрын
just imagine getting hated for wanting to live your life by people who don’t agree.. the people who don’t agree can literally leave them alone , but instead y’all just try to make their life hard when it doesn’t have to be ...
@ladyjay9482
@ladyjay9482 3 жыл бұрын
But she is very pretty
@24POWERS
@24POWERS 3 жыл бұрын
I wish to help them
@marihoneey
@marihoneey 3 жыл бұрын
Older Trans women are the kindest and most wise human beings you'll ever meet.
@ladyjay9482
@ladyjay9482 3 жыл бұрын
Omg they r all pretty
@domm1718
@domm1718 3 жыл бұрын
They look good to.
@loveislamvictoryequality7629
@loveislamvictoryequality7629 3 жыл бұрын
Free Jazzie
@lynnwright7943
@lynnwright7943 3 жыл бұрын
Well they do not know how to do makeup 💄bt I would love to be around them .
@HomieDontPlayDet
@HomieDontPlayDet 3 жыл бұрын
All them are gorgeous ❤️
@scorpion777silvermoon3
@scorpion777silvermoon3 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@abigailvulalo2598
@abigailvulalo2598 3 жыл бұрын
They look good they look more female to me
@evanmoss6185
@evanmoss6185 3 жыл бұрын
do they need pen pals
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