Mary, Her Journey from Pain to Purpose tells the story of Mary Almay, who transititioned at age 58. The documentary features interviews with her and others about the process and the politics of transgender life. It will screen at the 2^nd annual Virginia Queer Film Festival in at Old Dominion University campus in Norfolk from Friday, 9/20 thru Sun 9/22. We discuss:

– Why there’s a period at end of movie’s title

– The decision not to use imagery before the transition

– Throwing herself to the crocodiles

– Why Andy Warhol is credited

– The surprise response from the straight community

LINKS

Virginia Queer Film Festival

SLA Video Productions

Call Me Miss Cleo (on Lifetime)