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Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story

This documentary explores the extraordinary life and career of Alexandra Billings.

06/18/2009 | Rating NR

The Alexandra Billings Story

Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story

6/18/2009 | 26m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

This documentary explores the extraordinary life and career of Alexandra Billings.

This documentary explores the extraordinary life and career of an unforgettable transgender actress and singer, Alexandra Billings. Through rare footage and candid interviews, the film traces her harrowing journey through many transitions — from fear to fearlessness, from sickness to health, from loneliness to love, and her most remarkable transition of all — from male to female.

06/18/2009 | Rating NR

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The Alexandra Billings Story is a local public television program presented by WTTW

The Alexandra Billings Story

Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story

6/18/2009 | 26m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

This documentary explores the extraordinary life and career of an unforgettable transgender actress and singer, Alexandra Billings. Through rare footage and candid interviews, the film traces her harrowing journey through many transitions — from fear to fearlessness, from sickness to health, from loneliness to love, and her most remarkable transition of all — from male to female.

06/18/2009 | Rating NR

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