Bittersweet Becoming

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Documentary

Overview

After years spent dealing with her family’s rejection, Karla Rae James, 60, is finally ready to transition from male to female. Polina Teif followed her for three years, the duration of her journey. The bond between the director and Karla allows us intimate access to a very complex process, full of pain and struggle. Showing her operations and the importance of time passing, Bittersweet Becoming is an incredible portrait of affirmation of identity and intergenerational dialogue.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 19, 2023
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Canada
Cast: Ashlin Alexander,Hanlon Uafas-Álainn,Karla Rae James,Mihály Szabados,Nizar Taki,Rocky Syrus,Stephen Uafas-Álainn,Marcus Ware
Director: Polina Teif
Writer: Karla Rae James,Polina Teif
Producer: Polina Teif
Cinematography: Polina Teif,Lulu Wei
Music: Deighan Morrison
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt27578895