In France Michelle Is a Man's Name
2020•12m•5.8•Released
Drama
Michael, a young trans man, returns home after years of estrangement from his parents. Set against the backdrop of the American West, this short film explores fatherhood, rituals of male bonding, and what it means to identify as a trans man in contemporary America.
Director
Em Weinstein
Writer
Em Weinstein
Languages
English
Studio
Valiant Pictures
Cast
Ari Damasco
Michael
Olga Sanchez
Mom
Jerry Carlton
Dad
Tim Blough
Trucker
Dan Vhay
Bouncer
Neil Green
Jeff
Genna McAllister
Tatiana
Miss Prys
Georgia
Production
Company
Valiant Pictures
Producer
Matthew D'Amato
Producer
Alix Masters
Producer
Rachel Shuey
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