Synopsis:
Fourteen-year-old J goes by the pronoun ‘They’ and lives with their parents in the suburbs of Chicago. J is exploring their gender identity while taking hormone blockers to postpone puberty. After two years of medication and therapy, J has to make a decision whether or not to transition. Over this crucial weekend while their parents are away, J’s sister Lauren and her maybe/maybe-not Iranian partner Araz arrive to take care of ‘They.
Quick Thoughts:
“They” is another film on this list I am quite keen to watch! While there is no doubt that J is a non-binary character, they actually refer to themselves as genderless. At one point, J explains to their doctor that they feel male, female, or neither at times. It feels like I am stretching the definition of agender to include “They”, however the definition of agender itself is tricky to define. Another reason I am excited to watch this queer film is that Rhys Fehrenbacher, who plays the role of J, was transitioning during filming. This brings another unique element that I’m sure elevates their performance and the overall quality of this agender film.
Watched?
No
Reviewed?
No
Worth It?
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