Sunday, June 1 – 7:30PM

VENUE: Cinestudio
TICKET INFORMATION: $10 General Admission, $7 Students/Seniors

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DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM

A Self-Made Man

Directed by Lori Petchers
2013, USA, 57 min

This feature-length documentary takes a candid look at what it means to be transgender, told through an intimate portrait of trans youth advocate Tony Ferraiolo. Gender identity first appears in childhood, and some kids feel that they were born in the wrong body. It is a scary time for both them and their parents as they make the transition journey from one gender to the other. This is a film about someone who helps them get there safely.

Director Lori Petchers and documentary subject Tony Ferraiolo will be present for a Q&A after the film.

Website:  Click here     Trailer: Click here      Hartford Courant Article: Click here

– Intermission –
FEATURE PRESENTATION

Open Up To Me

Directed by Simo Halinen
2013, Finland/Sweden, 95 min, in Finnish with English subtitles

Maarit is a beautiful, intelligent and sexy woman – who used to be a man. As a result of her gender change, she is estranged from the daughter she fathered and from her previous life. When she meets and falls in love with Sami – soccer coach, teacher and family man – she finally feels like she can ‘fit in’ somewhere. But Sami is soon put to the test. In a world that considers Maarit a freak, Sami is forced to confront his own deeply hidden prejudices. And as for Maarit, with or without Sami, she has to step into a brave new world where only she can determine her sense of belonging.

Website: Click here     Trailer: Click here