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Scene from Transparent / TV series (2014)
Episode: Season 1, Episode 7: The Symbolic Exemplar
Scene Details
| Duration: 51 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 40 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x960 | Added: 2017-Nov-14 |
Actresses in this Scene
Alia Shawkat
Details
Alternate Names: Rich Aliaändanost, Alia Martine Shawkat, Άλια Σόουκατ, Алия Шокат, אלייה שאוקט, آلیا شوکت
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- Three Kings (1999) as Amir's Daughter
Most Important Roles:
- Bart Got a Room (2008) as Camille
- Whip It (2009) as Pash
- Rebound (2005) as Amy
- Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield (2008) as Diana Riggs
- Deck the Halls (2006) as Madison Finch
- The Runaways (2010) as Robin
- Amreeka (2009) as Salma Halaby
- Cedar Rapids (2011) as Bree
- Damsels in Distress (2012) as Mad Madge
- That's What She Said (2012) as Clementine
Career Highlights:
- Bart Got a Room (2008)
- Whip It (2009)
- Rebound (2005)
- Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield (2008)
- Deck the Halls (2006)
- The Runaways (2010)
- Amreeka (2009)
- Cedar Rapids (2011)
- Damsels in Distress (2012)
- That's What She Said (2012)
Full Biography
Alia Martine Shawkat, born on April 18, 1989, is an American actress known for her role as Maeby Fünke in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006; 2013–2019). She also played Dory Sief in Search Party and Gertie Michaels in The Final Girls. Notably, she has portrayed historical figures like Frances Cleveland, Virginia Hall, and Alexander Hamilton on Comedy Central's Drunk History.
About the Movie: Transparent / TV series (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown, Andrea Arnold, Gaby Hoffmann, Jim Frohna, Joey Soloway, Marielle Heller, Marta Cunningham, Nisha Ganatra, Rhys Ernst, Sarah Gavron, Shira Piven, Silas Howard, So Yong Kim, Stacie Passon
Writer: Ali Liebegott, Arabella Anderson, Bridget Bedard, Chloe Keenan, Eleanor Jean, Ethan Kuperberg, Faith Soloway, Gabe Liedman, Jessi Klein, Joey Soloway, Louisa Hill, Megan Mercier, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Our Lady J, Stephanie Kornick
Production & Genre
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- Won 8 Primetime Emmys. 56 wins & 121 nominations total
Similar:
- Bonding (2019)
- Crystal Boys (2003)
- Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
- Alias (2001)
Keywords
Keywords: family drama, lgbt, los angeles, california, trans woman
Story
The story of 'Transparent' begins with Mort Pfefferman, a transgender woman transitioning into her true self in Los Angeles. She has three adult children - Sarah, Josh, and Ali - who are so wrapped up in their own lives that they initially fail to notice the significant changes happening with their father. When Mort invites them for dinner to reveal her secret, the conversation becomes about them instead, but eventually, Mort's secret is exposed when she catches Ali, her married daughter, intimately involved with her ex. As secrets unravel and spill out within this dysfunctional family, they must navigate their new reality together.
Summary
'Transparent' is a drama-comedy series that focuses on the Pfefferman family in Los Angeles. The story revolves around Mort Pfefferman, who is transitioning from male to female, and her three adult children struggling with their own personal issues. The show explores themes of identity, family dynamics, secrets, and the challenges faced by a transgender person navigating life in LA. It is notable for its candid portrayal of trans issues and has been praised for its humor and emotional depth.