Shine True

Shine True
Directed byMichelle Mama
Presented byLucas Silveira
Richie Shazam
Country of originCanada
United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9
Production
ProducerMichelle Mama
Original release
NetworkOutTV (Canada)
Fuse (United States)
ReleaseMarch 22, 2021 (2021-03-22)

Shine True is a documentary series which premiered on March 22, 2021 on OutTV in Canada,[1] and Fuse in the United States.[2] Originally announced in 2019 with the working title Clothes Minded,[3] the series celebrates the trans and gender non-conforming community by helping them overcome dysphoria and anxiety. It also helps getting them to a place where they can freely and finally reveal the way they feel.[4]

The series is co-hosted by musician, activist and life coach – Lucas Silveira, and model, artist and photographer – Richie Shazam.[2]

The series is a coproduction of OutTV, Fuse Media and Vice Media.[2]

Cast

  • Azul (they/them)[2]
  • Fran (they/them)[2]
  • Kain (they/he/she)[2]
  • Juan (they/them/he/him)[2]
  • Juan (they/them/he/him)[2]
  • LaDon (he/him/she/her)[2]
  • Prism (they/them)[2]
  • Ronnie (they/them)[2]
  • T (he/him/they/them)[2]

References

  1. ^ Kevin Ritchie, "Shine True breaks free from makeover TV". Now, March 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Greg David, "OUTtv and Fuse announce premiere date and cast for Shine True". TV, eh?, February 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Debra Yeo, "Vice Media and OUTtv announce makeover show for trans and gender nonconforming people". Toronto Star, August 26, 2019.
  4. ^ Peter Knegt, "This new docuseries is helping trans and non-binary people 'Shine True'". CBC Arts, May 6, 2021.


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