In France Michelle Is a Man's Name

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Overview

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.

Cast: Ari Damasco, Olga Sanchez, Jerry Carlton, Tim Blough, Dan Vhay, more

Director: Em Weinstein

Genres: Drama

Cast

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Ari Damasco

Michael

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Olga Sanchez

Mom

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Jerry Carlton

Dad

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Tim Blough

Trucker

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Dan Vhay

Bouncer

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Neil Green

Jeff

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Genna McAllister

Tatiana

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Miss Prys

Georgia

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