XY Chelsea
Synopsis
The historic story of whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Shot over two years and featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes verité with Manning, the film picks up on the momentous day in May when she leaves prison and follows her through her journey of discovery.
Top Cast
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Chelsea Manning
Self
Susan Fox
Self
Nancy Hollander
Self
Vincent J. Ward
Self
Chase Strangio
Self
Lisa Rein
Self
Julian Assange
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Sarah Sanders
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (voice) (archive footage)
Matthew Shaer
Christina DiPasquale
Self
Janus Kopfstein
Self
Kelly Wright
Self
Larissa Macfarquhar
Self
Susan Manning
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beat Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Travers Hawkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Monroe, Tim Travers Hawkins
- Original Score
- Jehnny Beth
- Original Title
- XY Chelsea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Topic Studios, BFI, Pulse Films, Field of Vision, Showtime Documentary Films, Diamond Docs, Faliro House Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Travers Hawkins
Mark Monroe, Tim Travers Hawkins
Jehnny Beth
Enat Sidi, Andrea B. Scott
Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Michael Bloom, Laura Poitras, Isabel Davis, Mary Burke
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Travers Hawkins
Director
Mark Monroe
Writer
Tim Travers Hawkins
Writer
Isabel Davis
Producer
Lucas Ocha
Producer
Thomas Benski
Producer
Julia Nottingham
Producer
Enat Sidi
Editor
Jehnny Beth
Original Music Composer
Andrea B. Scott
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About XY Chelsea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is XY Chelsea about?
The historic story of whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Shot over two years and featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes verité with Manning, the film picks up on the momentous day in May when she leaves prison and follows her through her journey of discovery.
Who directed XY Chelsea?
XY Chelsea was directed by Tim Travers Hawkins.
Who stars in XY Chelsea?
The principal cast of XY Chelsea includes Chelsea Manning, Susan Fox, Nancy Hollander, Vincent J. Ward, Chase Strangio.
When was XY Chelsea released and how long is it?
XY Chelsea was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for XY Chelsea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for XY Chelsea was composed by Jehnny Beth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for XY Chelsea?
XY Chelsea holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).