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Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story

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Sixties soul singer Jackie Shane boldly carved a new path as one of music's pioneering Black trans performers. On the edge of stardom, why did she suddenly disappear? Through never-before-heard conversations and dazzling animation, Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story hands the mic over to one of the most beguiling artists of the 20th century to finally reveal her extraordinary journey, in her own unmistakable voice.

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Brad Wheeler Globe and Mail Denied a second act, Shane is recognized with a heartfelt film that celebrates an undersung icon who lived her authentic self, sparkled on her own terms and defied the squares. Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety “Any Other Way” combines archival materials, interviews and animated reenactments into a compelling investigation of an elusive life, as well as a talent so striking you’ll be amazed it remained forgotten for so long. Apr 30, 2024 Full Review Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews Any Other Way represents Jackie’s legacy in a beautifully nuanced way, going beyond the binary of an autobiography or documentary and honoring her devotion to connecting to those who came to see her. Rated: 4/5 Oct 20, 2024 Full Review Kathy Fennessy Seattle Film Blog In her life, Jackie didn't get everything she wanted, but she lived her truth, and Any Other Way honors a woman of color who refused to let racism, homophobia, and transphobia define or destroy her. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said What a story, what a woman, and this brilliantly conceived, beautiful doc with input from those who knew her, that pulls the heartstrings in a big way. Rated: 4/4 Aug 23, 2024 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate The documentary finds a way to highlight the various ways that Shane was an outright icon, both in terms of being outwardly trans and as a [great] performer with boatloads of charisma, and the filmmakers do so without sugar coating Jackie’s struggles. Rated: 8/10 Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Sixties soul singer Jackie Shane boldly carved a new path as one of music's pioneering Black trans performers. On the edge of stardom, why did she suddenly disappear? Through never-before-heard conversations and dazzling animation, Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story hands the mic over to one of the most beguiling artists of the 20th century to finally reveal her extraordinary journey, in her own unmistakable voice.
Director
Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee
Producer
Amanda Burt, Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Michael Mabbott, Justine Pimlott
Screenwriter
Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee
Production Co
Banger Films, National Film Board of Canada
Genre
Documentary, Biography, LGBTQ+, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m