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Friday, May 23, 2014
Andrew Garfield as a Transgender Woman in Arcade Fire?s ?We Exist? Music Video
‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′ star Andrew Garfield is mesmerizing as a transgender woman in Arcade Fire’s ‘We Exist’ music video. The groundbreaking lyrics and the presence of an A-list Hollywood star are formidable in bringing much attention to a poignant story of identity and self-acceptance. Yes, Andrew Garfield is known throughout the world for his portrayal of the iconic superhero Spider-Man and alter ego Peter Parker. Now he takes on a radically different and challenging role. Much of the challenge is for the viewer as the lyrics of Arcade Fire’s song ‘We Exist’ are brought to life. “…I’m different from you / But tell me why they treat me like this?…” The song is from the Canadian band’s critically acclaimed fourth studio album, “Reflektor” and was written by its frontman Win Butler. The music video begins as Garfield, fully in character, takes the viewer along for the journey of his own transformation. It begins as he shaves his head, dons a blond wig and puts on women’s underwear and clothing. The visually striking and emotionally gripping video has its tense and perilous moments — not least of which is Garfield’s character in a bar possibly in real, physical danger as [...]
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