In France Michelle Is a Man's Name

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

as Michael

Olga Sanchez

as Mom

Jerry Carlton

as Dad

Tim Blough

as Trucker

Dan Vhay

as Bouncer

Neil Green

as Jeff

Genna McAllister

as Tatiana

Miss Prys

as Georgia

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