Bittersweet Becoming (2023)
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.
Released: Apr 19, 2023
Runtime: 87 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Karla Rae James, Ashlin Alexander, Nizar Taki, Stephen Uafas-Álainn, Mihály Szabados, Hanlon Uafas-Álainn
Crew: Polina Teif (Director), Polina Teif (Writer), Polina Teif (Producer), Karla Rae James (Writer), Kaisa Pitsi (Editor), Lulu Wei (Director of Photography)