Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As San Francisco’s tech boom gentrifies their city, three young black trans women decide to take matters into their own hands by staging an audacious heist targeting the city's most exclusive luxury brands.

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// Credits //
STARRING:
Jai Stephenson
Sis Thee Doll
Céline Jackson
Nava Mau

Written & Directed by Nana Duffuor
Produced by Raman Nimmala

Co-Producers:
Jackson Gravagno
Nurie Kali Mohamed

Executive Producers:
Cheryl Dunye & Jingletown Films
Nana Duffuor
Nava Mau
Sarah A. Schoellkopf
Shane King Zackery

Associate Producers:
Dina Soliman
Lynn Nice
Dr. Nesba Ama Frimpong
Tiffany Dockery

Director of Photography Evan Weidenkeller
Edited by Sowj Kudva
Production Designer Olivia Kanz
Hair & Make-up Dex Simmons
Stylist Kara Fabella
Production Sound Mixer Jocelle Bautista
Post-Supervisor Guang Ren
Colorist Kyunchan Min
Music Composer Saman Khoujinian
Music Supervisor Jarret Poindexter

SUPPORTING CAST:
Joseph Amster
Greg Tyesi
Julian McCarthy
Halili Knox
Maxi Zubi
Conrad Cheeks
Alana Jacobs
Elijah Macias

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