‘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.
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