FYI:Laverne Cox debuts The T Word Tonight on MTV and Logo [View all]

[RiffRandell]

at 7pm EST, and at 8pm an after show discussion about transgender issues including the audience.

I believe the after show is only on the LOGO channel.

Looks good...I have our DVR set to record both.

“Orange is the New Black’s” Laverne Cox is getting the word out about transgender youth.

Working with MTV and Logo TV, which will simultaneously premiere the special, the actress and transgender advocate will host and produce “Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17, coinciding with LGBT Spirit Day on Oct. 16.

The hour-long documentary will look at seven transgender youth from across the country and their determination to lead their lives as the people they are meant to be. The film examines the struggles of coming out, bullying, and anti-transgender violence for the youth as well as the intersection of transgender identities and race in their lives.

“For many of us, the ‘T’ in LGBT means more than transgender, it also means truth,” said Cox. “The cast members in this documentary are fearlessly living their truths and in sharing their stories will send the message to other trans youth that it’s okay to be who you are.”

Following the documentary, Logo and MTV.com will host an hour-long “Trans Forum” where Cox and MTV news correspondent SuChin Pak will further discuss transgender issues and answer questions from audience members and from those on social media.

http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/mtv-and-logo-tv-to-air-laverne-cox-presents-the-t-word-1201307693/