The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

"While the sense of closure that the film seeks to provide perhaps inevitably remains elusive, it covers another vital chapter in queer history, sadly still relevant in the ongoing frequency of violence against trans women."

"Even if The Death And Life Of Marsha P. Johnson doesn’t wholly deliver on its premise, France does a remarkable job of finding the continuity between New York in the ’70s, ’90s, and now."

"Pointedly recounting the history of the LGBT movement in New York, director David France shines a light on how, even within that community, transgender people have been treated like second-class citizens."

"“The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson” is most effective as a wakeup call, with Cruz resurrecting Johnson’s spirit to continue her quest."

"The movie reminds the viewer how far we’ve come, but also how far we have yet to go."

"Driven by both empathy and a passion for justice, “How to Survive a Plague” director David France’s stellar documentary charts an investigation into the still-unsolved death of trans icon Marsha P. Johnson..."