MOM & M

Streaming May 6 - May 9 throughout the United States

Includes pre-recorded Q&A with director Jena Burchick and special guests

Jena Burchick; 2021; USA; 60 min.

Meet Nikki and Elise, a couple of bubbly queers who share their journey of becoming parents to their adopted daughter Sansa, who struggles with leukemia. In this encouraging documentary, the Richards family explores the complexity of marriage: what happens when one partner comes out as transgender, caring for an ill child, and finding out that remission is not the end of life’s challenges. Director Jena Burchick’s insightful look into the lives of regular folks with complicated problems uses an empathetic lens to draw viewers into this adventure, reminding us of the power of honest introspection and the comfort of being with loved ones in challenging times.

CONTENT WARNING: Medical applications/procedures

This program is co-presented by COLAGE, an organization that works to support people with one or more LGBTQ+ caregivers

This program is sponsored by Cascade Public Media