Bittersweet Becoming
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
Featured Crew
Polina Teif
Director
Polina Teif
Writer
Polina Teif
Producer
Karla Rae James
Writer
Kaisa Pitsi
Editor
Lulu Wei
Director of Photography
Polina Teif
Director of Photography
Cody Partridge
Music Supervisor
Deighan Morrison
Original Music Composer
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