Amazon’s docu-series ‘In Transit’ stands out for its direct approach, allowing members of the transgender community to tell their own stories, without any intervening voice.
This unfiltered approach allows for a more intimate and powerful narrative, setting ‘In Transit’ apart.
Instead of simply trying to ‘understand’ marginalized communities, the series centers on their desire to be accepted. ‘In Transit’ moves away from the conventional attempts to ‘understand’ marginalized communities, instead acknowledging their desire for acceptance.
Producers Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, alongside director Ayesha Sood, amplify the voices of transgender individuals often overlooked in the media. These are the voices we don’t often hear, the ones that should be listened to rather than shouted.
The series avoids dwelling on self-pity, instead portraying individuals who are determined to live as their true selves. They prioritize connection and understanding.
One particularly memorable story is from a woman who wanted to be a man who was able to persuade her parents with wit and smarts.
While the series acknowledges challenges like bullying and discrimination, it also highlights the support these individuals receive.
‘In Transit’ offers a hopeful perspective, celebrating ‘otherhood’ with compassion. The individuals interviewed are remarkably clear about the complexities of their lives. The series concludes with a trans-woman (Madhuri) who finds happiness in marriage with her straight boyfriend. ‘In Transit’ gives us hope that there would be more such safe landings for the turbulent community.