Bittersweet Becoming
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.
Top-billed cast
- AAshlin Alexander
- HHanlon Uafas-Álainn
- KKarla Rae James
- MMihály Szabados
- NNizar Taki
- RRocky Syrus
- SStephen Uafas-Álainn
- MMarcus Ware
Crew
- Director
- Polina Teif
- Writers
- Karla Rae James, Polina Teif
- Producer
- Polina Teif
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Who directed Bittersweet Becoming?
Bittersweet Becoming was directed by Polina Teif.
When was Bittersweet Becoming released?
Bittersweet Becoming was released in 2023.
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