The Stroll
“Sex Work. Survival. Sisterhood.”
Synopsis
The history of New York’s Meatpacking District, told from the perspective of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. Filmmaker Kristen Lovell, who walked “The Stroll” for a decade, reunites her community to recount the violence, policing, homelessness, and gentrification they overcame to build a movement for transgender rights.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-05
Top Cast
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Kristen Parker Lovell
Self
Ceyenne Doroshow
Self
Egyptt LaBeija
Self
Izzi “Cashmere” Starz
Self
Tabytha Gonzalez
Self
Stefanie Rivera
Self
Elizabeth Rivera
Self
Carey Smith
Self
Sylvia Rivera
Self (archive footage)
Marsha P. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
RuPaul
Self (archive footage)
Rudolph Giuliani
Self (archive footage)
Michael Bloomberg
Self (archive footage)
Laverne Cox
Self (archive footage)
Zohran Mamdani
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zackary Drucker, Kristen Parker Lovell
- Original Score
- James Newberry, Jordi Nus
- Original Title
- The Stroll
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Kingdom Reign Entertainment, Polari Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zackary Drucker, Kristen Parker Lovell
James Newberry, Jordi Nus
Sara Kinney
Mel Mel Sukekawa-Mooring
Matt Wolf, Sara Rodriguez, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Carlos King
Department Leadership Roster
James Newberry
Original Music Composer
Zackary Drucker
Director
Kristen Parker Lovell
Director
Matt Wolf
Producer
Mel Mel Sukekawa-Mooring
Editor
Sara Kinney
Director of Photography
Jordi Nus
Original Music Composer
Liz Toonkel
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stroll
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What is The Stroll about?
The history of New York’s Meatpacking District, told from the perspective of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. Filmmaker Kristen Lovell, who walked “The Stroll” for a decade, reunites her community to recount the violence, policing, homelessness, and gentrification they overcame to build a movement for transgender rights.
Who directed The Stroll?
The Stroll was directed by Zackary Drucker, Kristen Parker Lovell.
Who stars in The Stroll?
The principal cast of The Stroll includes Kristen Parker Lovell, Ceyenne Doroshow, Egyptt LaBeija, Izzi “Cashmere” Starz, Tabytha Gonzalez.
When was The Stroll released and how long is it?
The Stroll was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stroll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stroll was composed by James Newberry, Jordi Nus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stroll?
The Stroll holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).