Bittersweet Becoming
Karla Rae James is a vivacious a trans woman in her 60’s, living in Toronto. While most people her age are planning their retirement, Karla is in a race against time. After taking care of her ailing mother, Karla returns to Toronto with a generous inheritance and her mother’s blessing to finally complete her decade-long late-age transition on her own terms.
Canada
English
North American Premiere
Canadian Documentary - Long Form
- Concept/Story Polina Teif
- Screenplay Karla Rae James
- Cinematography Polina Teif, Lulu Wei
- Producer Polina Teif
- Editing Kaisa Pitsi
- Sound Deirdre Morrison
- Karla Rae James Karla Rae James