‘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.