The Queer Economy19 Nov 2025

Tony Zosherafatain: Director of “Trans and Trumpland”

Award-winning filmmaker Tony Zosherafatén joins host Ben Ferney to discuss the creation of Trans and Trumpland, an Emmy-shortlisted documentary capturing trans lives across the U.S. during a heightened political era.

Tony opens up about his filmmaking journey, the urgency of trans-led storytelling, the power of queer community, and the courage it takes to stay visible. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories, the impact the series has had since its release, and a message of hope for LGBTQ+ people everywhere.

We also dive into:

Filming in red states
Trans joy and resilience
The role of chosen family
What the media gets wrong about trans people
Tony’s upcoming queer film projects

Follow Tony on Instagram at @TonyZFilms and learn more about Trans and Trumpland on Prime Video, Apple TV, or Tubi.

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