Bittersweet BecomingMovie
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.
About Bittersweet Becoming
Bittersweet Becoming is a 2023 documentary movie directed by Polina Teif.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 27m, production credits from Canada, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Karla Rae James, Ashlin Alexander, Nizar Taki, Stephen Uafas-Álainn. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
