In France Michelle Is a Man's Name

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

Cast: Ari Damasco, Olga Sanchez, Jerry Carlton, Tim Blough, Dan Vhay, Neil Green, Genna McAllister, Miss Prys

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