When a trans sister, January Marie Lapuz, is brutally murdered in
her own home, a community reacts and her friends and other trans women of colour come to share and voice their issues, concerns, and challenges. January was seen as a bright light in the lives of many. This is the story of January, a friend, a daughter, a person. This film will not only bring justice to January, but to all the women who have lost their lives. January had a beautiful soul, and now part of her soul rests in each and every one of us.
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“Surrey-raised murder victim remembered in new documentary film”
Surrey Now-Leader
https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/surrey-raised-murder-victim-remembered-in-new-documentary-film/
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“My Name Was January: documentary pays tribute to late Metro Vancouver trans woman January Marie Lapuz”
Georgia Straight
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“Remembering January Marie Lapuz through film”
The Runner
http://runnermag.ca/2018/10/remembering-january-marie-lapuz-through-film/
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“Her name was January, and she wasn’t just a statistic”
New West Record
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“Film shares story of trans immigrant woman”
Canadian Immigrant Magazine
https://canadianimmigrant.ca/living/culture/film-shares-story-of-transgender-immigrant-woman
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“My Name Was January – Review”
Hollywood North Magazine
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“Video Interview – This documentary celebrates the life of murdered BC trans woman”
Daily Xtra
