The X-Men are timeless thanks to their ability to connect with the plight of any marginalized people, and with the current attacks on trans people's rights to live, X2: X-Men United feels particular relevant. How does the sequel compare to the original, and to the source material, in representing ongoing fights for civil rights?

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