‘XY Chelsea’ Follows Chelsea Manning’s Journey From Prisoner to Free Woman

XY Chelsea tells the historic story of whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, whose 35-year sentence in a maximum security prison was commuted by President Obama in 2017.

Showtime will premiere the documentary on Friday, June 7. This unique and intimate portrait of Chelsea Manning initially debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May.

Bradley/Chelsea Manning  (SHOWTIME)

Shot over two years and featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes verité with Manning, the film begins on the momentous day in May of that year when she leaves prison and follows her through her journey of discovery, while also examining her place in the conversation on national security and the fight of the transgender community for rights and visibility.

Chelsea Manning and Chase Strangio (SHOWTIME)

Manning was arrested again in March of this year and remains in custody after refusing to testify in front of a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who was recently arrested in London.

Chelsea Manning (SHOWTIME)

Hawkins followed Manning and her legal team as they fought to get her out of prison and for her to receive the necessary medical treatment for her gender dysphoria.

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Following two suicide attempts in 2016, Manning and her team tried to save her life with a long-shot request to President Obama for a commutation of her sentence before he left office.

Chelsea Manning  (SHOWTIME)

Cameras follow Manning’s fight for release and witness as she reveals herself to the world for the first time. XY Chelsea is the journey of her fight for survival and dignity, and her transition from prisoner to a free woman.

XY Chelsea, Documentary Premiere, Friday, June 7, 9/8C, Showtime