Beyond The Aggressives: 25 Years Later to premiere on Showtime March 30th

Ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility (Sunday, March 31st) Daniel Peddle’s Beyond The Aggressives: 25 Years Later, the follow-up to his groundbreaking 2005 documentary The Aggressives, makes its streaming debut on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME on Saturday, March 30th and premieres on air that day at 9pm ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the Outstanding Documentary Feature category, the film revisits four of the original subjects from The Aggressives (now streaming on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME)—which centred transmasculine people of color—enlightening viewers on what has transpired in their lives since the first film was made.

The now iconic Kisha, Trevon, Octavio, and Chin are back, sharing an array of their triumphs and challenges including pursuing dreams in the arts, surviving the experience of being held in ICE detention, reuniting with estranged children, deciding whether to start families of their own, and seeking gender-affirming healthcare.

Through the voices of queer BIPOC folks who felt represented and inspired by The Aggressives, the new film also delves into how much the language, culture, and visibility of the transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming community has evolved, and grapples with the many complexities of gender identity, expectations, and expression. All combined, these intimate stories and diverse testimonials reveal compelling insights into the queer experience and paint a deeply moving portrait of four trailblazing heroes.

In support of The Aggressives and The Aggressives: 25 Years Later, SHOWTIME has collaborated with organizations including GLAAD, GLSEN, and Trans Equity Consulting to launch an impact campaign that aims to expand conversations about identity, visibility, and a reimagined future for trans and gender nonconforming people. Viewers will have the opportunity to learn more and find ways to support the community through a dedicated action hub and social content. SHOWTIME will also offer free screenings to schools, community groups, and local institutions across the country alongside a toolkit and discussion guide to foster meaningful conversations and community activations around the film.

The Aggressives is streaming now on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Beyond The Aggressives: 25 Years Later debuts on streaming and on-air for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan on Saturday, March 30th and premieres on March 30th at 9pm ET/PT on SHOWTIME.