FAM JAM

Streaming May 6-9 throughout the world!

Includes pre-recorded TRANS FAMILIES panel with special guests as they reflect on and celebrate the ways trans/non-binary young people navigate already difficult stages in their lives to emerge with a deep sense of self.

Gather your fam close and share a screen to watch these stories of joy, discovery, and deep connection. Recommended for ages 13+; specific content advisories are in the film descriptions.

JOYCHILD

Aurora Brachman; 2020; USA; 6 min.

A mother and child recall an important moment of truth in this meditative documentary. Beautifully shot on black and white 16mm film, with vulnerable narration, this short evokes a sense of memory and courage, leaving room for viewers to connect to their own conversations and experiences.

PINK & BLUE

Carmen LoBue; 2021; USA; 10 min.

This winner of Best Short Screenplay at the LGBT Toronto Film Festival shows a loving, healthy relationship, and the joys and sorrows of first-time parenting for a trans couple of color. After a surprise pregnancy, a straitlaced lesbian and her trans partner wrestle with how the new baby will affect their relationship and how to raise a child in a binary world.

COMING OUT

Cressa Maeve Beer; 2020; USA; 2 min.

Parental Godzilla stomps all over cinematic tropes of bad parenting in this devastatingly cute short that illustrates how to have a huge positive effect when one’s trans kid comes out.

TRANS MARCH: A LOOK BACK AT TRANSGENDER HISTORY

Niko Storment; 2020; USA; 17 min.

Learn about the roots and history of the Trans March though interviews with community members, historic footage from significant events in transgender history, and scenes from 2020 marches.

IMPLIED VIOLENCE

NIISH MANIDOOWANG (TWO-SPIRIT BEINGS)

Debbie S. Mishibinijima; 2017; Canada; 5 min.

Four youth travel the Bebamikawe Trail in First Nation territory. The pair who are Two Spirited discuss the confrontations and acceptance that they have encountered and how that has affected their ability to experience and learn their culture.

VULGAR LANGUAGE

PAUL 10

Sunil Revankar; 2021; India; 19 min.

A teen struggles at school and home but thrives in soccer. When the school discovers their transgender identity and tries to halt their dream, a coach, friends, and family come together to show love and acceptance in the face of oppression.

DEPICTION OR DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE, DEPICTION OR DISCUSSION OF SELF-HARM

Running time: 81 min.

This program is co-presented by COLAGE and The Eli’s Park Project.

This program is sponsored by Cascade Public Media.