Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez


1h 5m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Explores the cultural context behind the tragic and senseless murder of Navajo youth Fred Martinez. He was slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he "bug-smashed a fag." But Fred was part of an honored Navajo tradition--the "nadleeh" or "two-spirit"--who possesses a balance

Film Details

Also Known As
Two Spirits, Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 5m

Synopsis

Explores the cultural context behind the tragic and senseless murder of Navajo youth Fred Martinez. He was slain at the age of 16 by a man who bragged to his friends that he "bug-smashed a fag." But Fred was part of an honored Navajo tradition--the "nadleeh" or "two-spirit"--who possesses a balance of masculine and feminine traits.

Film Details

Also Known As
Two Spirits, Two Spirits: Sexuality, Gender, and the Murder of Fred Martinez
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 5m

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Released in United States 2009

Released in United States June 2009

Released in United States July 2009

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Documentary) June 18-28, 2009.

Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (Documentary Features) July 9-19, 2009.

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States June 2009 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Documentary) June 18-28, 2009.)

Released in United States July 2009 (Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (Documentary Features) July 9-19, 2009.)