Why Caitlyn Jenner’s ‘I Am Cait’ Premiere Was Great (Video)
Caitlyn Jenner’s new reality TV series premiered Sunday night, and it was great – here’s why. Some clips, too.
The premiere of Caitlyn Jenner‘s new E! docu-series “I Am Cait” was great.
Jenner was genuine, real, accessible, but perhaps most importantly, made very clear she wants to use this platform and her privilege – which she readily acknowledges most people in her situation do not have – to help the transgender community.Â
She begins the show, and repeats at times, that education about the transgender community is vital, and she wants to makes sure she is an advocate for trans people.
Whether or not you’re a fan of reality TV (I am not, except for shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,”) this isn’t just a reality TV show.Â
It’s educational.
Here are a few a promotional clips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzgrbO8-sAU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUM13chQ-No
CNN’s “New Day” this morning looked at the show:
Did you watch #IAmCait? @DefreeceJoslyn & @hackettlarry weigh in with their thoughts. http://t.co/RBNlrRSJV2
— New Day (@NewDay) July 27, 2015
Some responses via Twitter:
.@Caitlyn_Jenner seems acutely aware of her privilege and determined to live up to being the new face of the trans community. #IAmCait
— Michelle Ruiz (@michelleruiz) July 27, 2015
Was really impressed with #IAmCait. This will save lives. @Caitlyn_Jenner
— Jeffrey Luscombe (@JeffreyLuscombe) July 27, 2015
More parents like her, please. #IAmCait https://t.co/s0qOKIwP4j
— ¡Gabe OrtÃz! (@TUSK81) July 27, 2015
#IAmCait Is a compassionate show that will immediately make a positive cultural difference. @IAmCait @Caitlyn_Jenner @candiscayne
— Mike Ruiz (@mikeruiz1) July 27, 2015
A great start to the series #IAmCait .. Excited to follow her journey.. Slightly takes the away the itch for my @RuPaulsDragRace dependency.
— Sharon Needles (@SHARON_NEEDLES) July 27, 2015
Congratulations @iamcait. It’s #greatTV, honorable & fun loving, & serving a lot of marginalized people. Big love, deep respect. K #iamcait
— Kate Bornstein (@katebornstein) July 27, 2015
This line from Caitlyn’s mom “I loved him with all my heart and I certainly love her with all my heart” #IAmCait
— Joe Sudbay (@JoeSudbay) July 27, 2015
.@MaraKeisling: “That was good to see the expert screw up, so that everyone knows everyone screws up the pronouns a little.” #IAmCait
— Zack Ford (@ZackFord) July 27, 2015
@Caitlyn_Jenner is changing so many lives just by living her life authentically… I’m so proud of her! #IAmCait â¤ï¸
— Jazz Jennings (@JazzJennings__) July 27, 2015
Let’s contextualize #IAmCait‘s premiere by centering violence facing trans women http://t.co/S4TT4OeyIP #girlslikeus pic.twitter.com/5PqS9ePTrm
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) July 26, 2015
In case you’re wondering, this is what unconditional love looks like. #IAmCait #EstherJenner @Caitlyn_Jenner pic.twitter.com/Tn7PId5V9o
— Kate Coyne (@KatePeople) July 27, 2015
i love how #IAmCait is not ALL about her
— christine (@blkkorchid) July 27, 2015
Feeling proud that I was chosen to launch Cait’s journey. #IAmCait http://t.co/BKfTxx9qeD
— Armistead Maupin (@ArmisteadMaupin) July 26, 2015
It’s huge that Kanye — a cis straight black male rapper — is speaking on #IAmCait. He’s never done that on #KUWTK.
— Jamilah King (@jamilahking) July 27, 2015
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Image: Screenshot via Twitter

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