In France Michelle Is a Man's Name (2020)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.694 |
Directed By
Em Weinstein
Crew
Em Weinstein
Alix Masters
Jacob Masters
Lizzy Graham
Matthew D'Amato
Wendy Vanden Heuvel
Rachel Shuey
Alexa Wolf
Jade Harris
Jade Harris
Julian Evans
Em Weinstein
TOP 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
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