‘Adam’ Review: Cis Teen Learns a Lesson About Trans Acceptance in Sweetly Progressive Comedy
The story of a teenager who passes for trans may not be above reproach, but its good intentions are infectious.
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‘Adam’ Applies a Trans Lens to a Cis Gaze. Is That Too Complex for Cancel Culture?
Rhys Ernst’s queer coming-of-age comedy is facing backlash from people who haven’t even seen the movie. Here’s why they’re wrong.
‘Adam’ Trailer: ‘Transparent’ Director Rhys Ernst Takes on Raunchy Trans Rom-Com
A cis boy pretends to be trans in this unique coming-of-age story, based on a YA book by lesbian graphic novelist Ariel Schrag.
‘Adam’: Rhys Ernst Wanted His Film to Flip the ‘Trans Deception Trope’ and Tell a Timely Story of Understanding
Sundance: For his feature directorial debut, Ernst took on Ariel Schrag’s novel about a cis teen boy who “passes” as trans, a twist on an old trope that couldn’t be more necessary today.
Sundance 2019: The Most Anticipated LGBTQ Films and Projects Heading to Park City
From documentaries on Halston and Roy Cohn, to the feature debuts of the next wave of queer filmmakers, Sundance delivers.
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