Gun Hill Road (2011)
Gun Hill Road is a 2011 drama film starring Esai Morales. The title of the film derives from the Bronx road of the same name. The film is notable for starring a transgender character (Michael) who is played by a real transgender person, Harmony Santana, who was the first openly transgender actress to receive not only the major acting award in the United States, but 13 out of 15 awards.
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