Caitlyn Jenner‘s eight-episode docuseries I Am Cait finally premieres Sunday night. The first episode was screened for the press in New York on Tuesday and so far it’s gotten almost uniformly rave reviews. No vapid Keeping Up with Kardashion silliness HERE.
Says HuffPo:
The show is an opportunity for Jenner to tell her story, but it’s also a chance for members of the transgender community to tell their stories. Because of her wealth and celebrity status, Jenner is in a very different position than most people seeking to transition. It’s something she’s fully cognizant of and addresses in the first episode, much like in her speech at the ESPYs after accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. She’s taken it upon herself to become a spokesperson for the community and, from the get-go, we see how much Jenner is committed to giving back.
The premiere shows Jenner taking a trip to San Diego to visit with the mother of Kyler Prescott, a transgender teen who died by suicide in May. Later, Jenner attends a memorial ceremony for Prescott and speaks with the teen’s friends about depression and suicide. This isn’t a show that skirts around the issues, and Jenner is clearly passionate about doing something to reduce the staggering suicide rates of transgender individuals.
Other moments of the first episode detail Jenner’s 88-year-old mother meeting her as Caitlyn for the first time, as well as cameos from Kim and Kanye (it can’t be ALL educational!)
Watch the preview clip below.
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