Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story by Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee (Canada, 2024, 99 minutes)

Groundbreaking soul music artist Jackie Shane was on the cusp of stardom in the late 1960s when she turned away from the music industry and the world. The uniquely talented musician and singer was “trans” before the now more common usage of the designation. After her death, family members who never knew their pioneering aunt, piece together her remarkable life, uncovering her personal struggles, immense talent, and unmistakable voice. In addition to the remarkably rendered reenactments, there are never before heard audio recordings and beautifully expressive animation which allow Jackie to tell her story.

Michael Mabbott is an award-winning writer, director and producer of film and television based in Toronto.

Lucah Rosenberg-Lee is a Toronto-based independent filmmaker who studied sociology and equity which sparked his passion to pursue social issue-documentary filmmaking.