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In France Michelle is a Man's Name

Country: United States, Language: English, 12 mins

  • Director: Em Weinstein
  • Writer: Em Weinstein
  • Producer: Matthew D'amato; Vincent Lin; Alix Masters; Rachel Shuey

CGiii Comment

Correction: In France, Michel is a man's name! Not Michelle.

Surely, you would just leave! Would you even go in thee in the first place!?! 


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In France Michelle is a Man's Name from Em Weinstein on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

About Michael, a young Latinx trans man who returns home to the rural American West after years of estrangement from his parents. In France, Michelle is a Man's Name explores trans identity, masculinity, and the price we're willing to pay for acceptance.

Cast & Characters

Tim Blough as Trucker
Jerry Carlton as Dad
Ari Damasco as Michael
Neil Green as Jeff
Genna McAllister as Tatiana
Miss Prys as Georgia
Olga Sanchez as Mom
Dan Vhay as Bouncer