MAMA BEARS

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MAMA BEARS
Daresha Kyi; 2022; USA; 91 minutes

In a movement spanning conservative Christian enclaves across the United States, Mama Bears are standing up for the rights of their LGBTQ+ children. This documentary tells the story of a Facebook group with thousands of members that support mothers of LGBTQ+ kids. This documentary, which premiered at SXSW, centers stories of mothers fighting for their trans childrens' rights and the difficulties of living in a conservative community when you choose to stand by your LGBTQ+ child's side.

CONTENT WARNINGS: DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE, DISCUSSION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, DISCUSSION OF SELF-HARM, DEPICTION OF RACIAL VIOLENCE, DISCUSSION OF RACIAL VIOLENCE, DISCUSSION OF HOMOPHOBIC/TRANSPHOBIC VIOLENCE, DEPICTION OF HOMOPHOBIC/TRANSPHOBIC VIOLENCE