It really is quite refreshing and still somewhat surprising that so many positive images revolving around the trans community that are just surfacing now have in fact been works in progress for some years. One perfect example of this is a new short movie from writer/director Elizabeth Rohrbaugh that is based on a theater piece that she wrote 10 years ago. She was asked to do an interview for a workshop on documentary theater and chose to do with this with Dylan a childhood friend who has just come out.
After directing her critically acclaimed documentary ‘The Perfect Victim,’ Rohrbaugh wanted to film a narrative and remembered her tape with Dylan and thought what an excellent story it was, and the real need it had to be told and reach an audience After reaching out to Dylan himself to get his approval, Rohrbaugh set out to cast the film and found an extremely talented transgender actor Becca Blackwell for the part.
The result is a rather wonderful uplifting piece that shows a charismatic Dylan sharing his coming out journey with such remarkable and positive energy that hopefully it imbues real encouragement for others contemplating their own transitioning experience. Dylan’s self-assured attitude, boosted by the love and support by her family and friends, was a joy to behold, and a refreshing change from others whose inner struggles, and those with their community, often make such sad tales.
The people at ‘Vimeo’ made ‘Dylan’ their ‘Pick Of The Week’ last month. Take a look, and you will see why.
Labels: 2015, gay, movie, short film, trans
