‘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.
The story of a teenager who passes for trans may not be above reproach, but its good intentions are infectious.
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.
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.
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.
From documentaries on Halston and Roy Cohn, to the feature debuts of the next wave of queer filmmakers, Sundance delivers.