CinemaOSMovie · 2020 · 0h 12m

In France Michelle Is a Man's Name

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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.

Directed byEm Weinstein

Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 12m
Language: EN
Released: August 20, 2020

Studios

Valiant Pictures

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In France Michelle is a Man's Name Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

8 credited

Starring

Ari Damasco

Michael

Olga Sanchez

Mom

Jerry Carlton

Dad

Tim Blough

Trucker

Dan Vhay

Bouncer

Neil Green

Jeff

Genna McAllister

Tatiana

Miss Prys

Georgia

Creative team

Directed by: Em Weinstein
Written by: Em Weinstein
Produced by: Alix Masters
Matthew D'Amato

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