This gripping documentary is a whodunit investigation into the mysterious death of Marsha P. Johnson in 1992, declared a suicide by the NYPD but shrouded in suspicion by friends and activists. Featuring the tireless work of activist Victoria Cruz as detective and audience surrogate, the film not only celebrates Johnson's lasting legacy as a gay liberation and transgender rights icon but also seeks to finally solve the cold case surrounding her unexplained demise. A sobering look at the ongoing battle for equal rights, "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson" is a haunting tribute to a trailblazing figure who continues to inspire and challenge us today.