'I Am Cait' premiere draws Twitter praise for highlighting trans issues

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Neha Prakash
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I Am Cait premiered Sunday night, and Twitter watched with bated breath for the history-making and heart-wrenching moments of Caitlyn Jenner's transition.

Within moments of Jenner addressing the camera, hoping she would "get it right," #IAmCait was trending. Viewers praised Caitlyn for using her celebrity status to highlight transgender topics like teen suicide and appreciated her and her family's honesty when dealing with sensitive issues.

And, of course, there was Kanye West discussing his shoe laces.

See how social media reacted to part one of Jenner's eight-part docu-series.

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"I loved him with all my heart and I certainly love her with all my heart.” – Esther Jenner #IAmCaithttps://t.co/BJ5uW4NWtH— I Am Cait (@IAmCait) July 27, 2015

Go @Caitlyn_Jenner! You are truly an inspiration for many people and so brave transitioning in front of the world! #IAmCait— George Cooper (@Rcgcman) July 27, 2015

Now that's reality tv the way it should be. Amazing job @Caitlyn_Jenner #IAmCait— Sandy Acuna (@the_sandinator) July 27, 2015

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