Tangerine

"Tangerine" is a groundbreaking 2015 comedy-drama that captures the vibrant energy of Los Angeles on Christmas Eve. The film follows Sin-Dee Rella, a transgender sex worker newly released from jail, as she embarks on a furious search for her unfaithful boyfriend and pimp. Alongside her best friend, Alexandra, also a transgender sex worker, Sin-Dee navigates the streets, confronting betrayals and unexpected encounters. Filmed entirely on three iPhone 5s smartphones, "Tangerine" offers an intimate and authentic portrayal of its characters and their lives, distinguished by its raw visual style and compelling performances from its leads, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor.