Activist on 'Silence of the Lambs' anti-trans legacy and what she's doing to change it
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In 1991, the film "Silence of the Lambs" won five Oscars, including "Best Film." It was a popular thriller that featured a so-called transsexual character named Buffalo Bill, a serial killer who murdered women and skinned his victims to make a dress. Transgender activist Jen Richards said this portrayal caused much harm to the trans community. Host Alex Cohen speaks with Richards on how she is changing the narrative as a consultant and cast member on CBS' spinoff of the thriller "Clarice."
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