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Jo Clifford

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Clifford has faced police harassment, death and rape threats, and attempted physical attacks in for authoring O Segundo Jesus, Rainha do Céu, a play that explores the multiplicity of trans communities. Her cast and crew in Brazil have also faced intimidation, with police dismantling the stage mid-performance in 2018 and continued harassment reported as recently as 2021. The play has been labeled offensive by evangelical groups, fueling censorship attempts and threats across multiple cities.