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.

Top Cast

Ari Damasco

Michael

Olga Sanchez

Mom

Jerry Carlton

Dad

Tim Blough

Trucker

Dan Vhay

Bouncer