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The Aggressives (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2005, The Aggressives is a notable film directed by Daniel Peddle.

What it’s about. This acclaimed documentary -- made by one of the fashion worlds most sought after casting directors -- picks up where Paris is Burning left off, focusing on a group of six NYC lesbians who dress and identify as men, blurring the lines between butch dyke and trans-male identities. For our guest host, writer-artist-performer and member of NY's own House of Ladosha, Juliana Huxtable, the film explores “the complexities of how desire is negotiated between the multitude of gender types in the ballroom community."

Who’s in it. The Aggressives stars Marquise Vilson.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Aggressives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aggressives page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Aggressives (2005)?
In US, The Aggressives is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Aggressives worth watching?
The Aggressives holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Aggressives?
The Aggressives stars Marquise Vilson.
When was The Aggressives released?
The Aggressives was released in 2005.