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Bittersweet Becoming

20231h 27mPolina Teif

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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.

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What is Bittersweet Becoming (2023) about?

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…

Who stars in Bittersweet Becoming?

Bittersweet Becoming stars Karla Rae James, Ashlin Alexander, Nizar Taki, Stephen Uafas-Álainn, Mihály Szabados. The film was directed by Polina Teif.

How long is Bittersweet Becoming?

Bittersweet Becoming has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023.

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