We Exist Analysis

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We Exist is a 10 episode documentary series, consisting of 22 minute episodes hosted by Isley Reust. Season one follows the lives of transgender men and women serving in; the armed forces, law enforcement, fire rescue, as well as all spectrums of the medical field. Each episode showcases a new person in a new town as Ms. Reust travels the globe, interviewing these remarkable men and women, while capturing their stories in addition to sharing their daily lives. We Exist highlights the daily lives of those society largely views as unconventional, while conversely demonstrating just how their acts greatly impact fellow citizens.

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