Trade tells the story of two men, one a streetwise hustler, the other a straight-laced lawyer, who meet and form a relationship that brings to light who they really are. Inspired by the book "Boulevard Girls" by David Kaye.
Acting
Breon Ansley's raw, lived-in performance as Cedrick
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like people talking
Direction
Trae Briers' patient, unflinching intimacy
Director
Trae Briers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Trae Briers cast his own daughter Kaydence in a small role, keeping the production deeply personal and family-involved.
The film draws from David Kaye's 'Boulevard Girls,' documenting real survival sex work culture in 1990s Los Angeles that mainstream LGBTQ cinema rarely touched.
US
