Bittersweet Becoming · 2023
Bittersweet Becoming (2023) is a Documentary film directed by Polina Teif, starring Karla Rae James, Ashlin Alexander, Nizar Taki.
Documentary
Overview
After years spent dealing with her family’s rejection, Karla Rae James, 60, is finally ready to transition from male to female. Polina Teif followed her for three years, the duration of her journey. The bond between the director and Karla allows us intimate access to a very complex process, full of pain and struggle. Showing her operations and the importance of time passing, Bittersweet Becoming is an incredible portrait of affirmation of identity and intergenerational dialogue.
Cast
Karla Rae James, Ashlin Alexander, Nizar Taki, Stephen Uafas-Álainn, Mihály Szabados, Hanlon Uafas-Álainn, Rocky Syrus, Marcus Ware
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What is "Bittersweet Becoming" about?
After years spent dealing with her family’s rejection, Karla Rae James, 60, is finally ready to transition from male to female. Polina Teif followed her for three years, the duration of her journey. The bond between the director and Karla allows us intimate access to a very complex process, full of pain and struggle. Showing her operations and the importance of time passing, Bittersweet Becoming is an incredible portrait of affirmation of identity and intergenerational dialogue.
When was "Bittersweet Becoming" released?
Bittersweet Becoming was released in 2023.
Who stars in "Bittersweet Becoming"?
The cast includes Karla Rae James, Ashlin Alexander, Nizar Taki, Stephen Uafas-Álainn.
