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Three people on a performance stage. A man on the left stands while holding a guitar. Two women sit in chairs to the right of him while holding microphones. Large neon text on the wall behind them reads "My Name is Jackie."

My Name is Jackie

This documentary is an endearing tribute to Toronto R&B pioneer Jackie Shane, celebrating her inimitable life, music and impact on the Black and trans community.

A woman stands on stage. She holds a microphone and a bright spotlight is centred on her. Behind her, large neon text reads "My Name is Jackie."
Showing of My Name is Jackie, August 10, 2023. Nominee for the 2024 Heritage Toronto Public History Award. Image by Daniel Neuhaus. Courtesy of Nicky Lawrence.

Showing of My Name is Jackie, August 10, 2023. Nominee for the 2024 Heritage Toronto Public History Award. Image by Daniel Neuhaus. Courtesy of Nicky Lawrence.

A street view of a theatre. The theatre façade is beige in colour and there is a large marquee over the entrance with text that reads "My Name is Jackie. Directed by Nicky Lawrence." The marquee is outlined by bright light bulbs.
Theatre showing My Name is Jackie, August 10, 2023. Nominee for the 2024 Heritage Toronto Public History Award. Image by Daniel Neuhaus. Courtesy of Nicky Lawrence.

Theatre showing My Name is Jackie, August 10, 2023. Nominee for the 2024 Heritage Toronto Public History Award. Image by Daniel Neuhaus. Courtesy of Nicky Lawrence.

Three people on a performance stage. A man on the left stands while holding a guitar. Two women sit in chairs to the right of him while holding microphones. Large neon text on the wall behind them reads "My Name is Jackie."
My Name is Jackie performance, August 10, 2023. Nominee for the 2024 Heritage Toronto Public History Award. Image by Daniel Neuhaus. Courtesy of Nicky Lawrence.

My Name is Jackie performance, August 10, 2023. Nominee for the 2024 Heritage Toronto Public History Award. Image by Daniel Neuhaus. Courtesy of Nicky Lawrence.

Director: Nicky Lawrence

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Date of Release: August 10, 2023

My Name Is Jackie is an endearing tribute to Toronto R&B pioneer Jackie Shane! Celebrating her inimitable life, music and impact on the Black and trans community, Director Nicky Lawrence seeks to find joy within the community impacted by Jackie. By partnering with Ravyn Wngz who converses alongside those who the issue effects most, this intimate look into the lives of remarkable change-makers is a beautiful toast to the one and only Ms. Jackie Shane.

My Name is Jackie was unique in its inception because it allowed people from the trans community to have their voices heard through the joyous celebration of her remarkable life. Not only did it engage via Jackie’s musical acumen, it included those who she inspired the most, in particular Ravyn Wngz whose story within the trans community as an activist and artist is well known. Having Ravyn interview other trans artist and activists was a way to change the Publix perception and open their minds. The past all at once converged with the future when they appeared on screen.

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