Bittersweet Becoming
20231h 27m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- Canada
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Polina Teif
- Writing
- Polina Teif, Karla Rae James
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Apr 19, 2023
Cast
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