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In France Michelle Is a Man's Name
In France Michelle Is a Man's Name

In France Michelle Is a Man's Name

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

12 mins

Rating

5.8/10

Release Date

20 August 2020

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ari Damasco

Ari Damasco

Michael

Olga Sanchez

Olga Sanchez

Mom

Jerry Carlton

Jerry Carlton

Dad

Tim Blough

Tim Blough

Trucker

Dan Vhay

Dan Vhay

Bouncer

Neil Green

Neil Green

Jeff

Genna McAllister

Genna McAllister

Tatiana

Miss Prys

Miss Prys

Georgia

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