The Aggressives
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A pioneering documentary filmed in NYC from 1997-2004 follows a group of "Aggressives," or "AG's" - masculine presenting and/or identifying - queer POC who were assigned female at birth.
Cast
- Marquise Balenciaga
- Kisha Batista
- Octavio Sanders
- Trevon Haynes
- Chin Tsui
- Rjai Johnson
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- Feb 16, 2023
I need to add this little epilogue so you -- the one reading this -- have the proper context watching this now. Out of these 6 people, 5 of them have since come out as trans men. The only one who didn't is Kisha Batista, who is also arguably the most memorable of the cast.…
pariscommuneNov 14, 2023"I'm done dating transsexuals..." "...because I've already dated all of them and the scene is so small they're starting to talk." Incredible.
Drew Burnett GregoryJun 13, 2022this movie made me feel like a dog when it sees another dog
elio - Jun 30, 2023
addicted to the repeated scenes of them scrolling through their flip phones FULL of girls
audreywkayeApr 2, 2023dyke life is so expansive
ananda !!!Jan 29, 2026Can’t describe what a candid and perfect glimpse this is into the complexities and day to day musings of black queer people and their identities. Studs, femme aggressives, aggressives, butches, trans men, etc. I wanted to hear so much more from everybody
Blue Ghosts - Jun 12, 2023
“I’m femme-aggressive. I’m a beautiful aggressive woman.” “It’s fun. It’s really fun. Being a lesbian is fun.” “We’re not bashing you. We’re not saying men are no good. We’re just saying we’re better.” “I prefer older women. 20 and up.” Some of the most…
Jason DrewsNov 12, 2024I went to boydyke city and everbody knew you
Emma 🦜🛸❤️🔥Sep 12, 2020the ending freaked me out with marquise's whereabouts unknown. thank goodness when you search up "the aggressives where are they now" you get a fb post from The Stud Magazine asking the same question, followed by comments from folks who've heard tidbits here and there, and…
sleep-o 🦨💨
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- elisa lovedThe Aggressives
It feels so great to have the lesbian and butch culture being represented and have something you can relate to! It’s also really interesting to see what it was like to be a butch and what the scene was like in the 90s in new york. If you like Paris is burning, you will love this!
Milo Hoffman likedThe Aggressivesi liked this style of documentary
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Reviews
What might just be this film's greatest strength is how it shows that no matter how different we might appear to be on the outside, what's on the inside is what provides our common bonds.
Merle Bertrand
Film Threat
Thankfully, Peddle's film is much more illuminating than a grad school seminar.
Melissa Anderson
Village Voice
The charismatic young women who populate Daniel Peddle's illuminating documentary are vibrant proof that there's still an untold story waiting around every New York City corner.
Elizabeth Weitzman
New York Daily News
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is The Aggressives (2005)?
The movie is 1hr 15min long.
What's The Aggressives (2005) about?
A pioneering documentary filmed in NYC from 1997-2004 follows a group of "Aggressives," or "AG's" - masculine presenting and/or identifying - queer POC who were assigned female at birth.
Who's the cast of The Aggressives (2005)?
- Marquise Balenciaga as Self
- Kisha Batista as Self
- Octavio Sanders as Self
- Trevon Haynes as Self
- Chin Tsui as Self
- Rjai Johnson as Self
Who's the director behind The Aggressives (2005)?
Daniel Peddle directed The Aggressives (2005).
Who produced The Aggressives (2005)?
Calvin Wilson produced The Aggressives (2005).
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