@wwwartflickcom I can understand all of that, I'm just looking at it from the perspective of someone who just stumbled upon this trailer. To me, the cartoon is illustrating a man turning into a femme woman turning into a kind of butch woman. The fact that it is narrated by your wife saying you aren't a hetero woman but a lesbian can be taken to just be a cartoon of caricatures of women in general,not just you. I'll finish in another comment..
@sknywhtboy88 In that way I read it as saying that all straight women are femme and girly, and lesbians are the total opposite. By the way I wasn't aware that this was your actual account, so It's a bit weird that I referred tou you indirectly in my original comment, sorry. And thank you for responding so calmly :) most people on youtube would start a flame war.
@sknywhtboy88 Not at all! Thanks for commenting. I totally agree with you about the oversimplified stereotypes of women, and all folk for that matter. These animated stereotypes come earlier in the film and are intentionally being illustrated (literally) as cartoon caricatures. I hope the stereotypes are sufficiently unpacked as the film unfolds. It was my intention & hope.
You’re also right that all of this is not fully explored within the context of the trailer.
wow, nothing against the girls own personal journey and whatnot, but that cartoon of the lesbian unzipping out of the straight woman was incredibly offensive to femme lesbians and butch straight women everywhere.
The three images (including the masculine male-bodied image) are based on pictures of me expressing my ever-fluid gender expression as animated by my ex-wife’s husband, a dear friend of mine. Over the last decade, I’ve become quite comfortable expressing various aspects of identity, including my co-existing feminine & masculine traits, and with this comfort comes an ability to be playful, happily not taking myself too hyper-seriously.
Personally, I think all three images of me are pretty darn cute, and are a playful commentary on how society ‘reads’ and often conflates physical sex, gender identity, gender expression & sexual orientation.
It’s also a tongue & cheek comment on the whole commonly oversimplified phrase “I’m a woman trapped in a man’s body” (or vice versa) which many folk in the trans, gender-variant & gender queer communities have heard time & time again to describe what is going on for us when it’s no doubt much more complex for everyone, as all people have multi-faceted identities.
Perhaps the playfulness of the sequence will be more understandable in the context of the whole film. For a temporary time, the film is viewable in it’s entirety on youtube. I’d love it if you checked it out.
Thank you for making this film and for introducing us to your family and friends. And thank you to them for sharing so much of their lives, and the way they responded over time to your honesty, and with such courage. Life is complex, but people have an infinite capacity to love and to overcome. You are all stars. The film is thoughtful and articulate, and something for all grown ups to come to terms with.
Such raw documentation of your journey. Thanks for the bravery, Gwen! I've got it queue to post at Genderfork. Let us know you've got any questions or concerns. Cheers
This sounds like a beautiful movie, and interesting how the family is talking to the daughter, as if it's in 2nd person with the "you" pronoun.
Now all we need is an ftm documentary. I mean it. Of the LGBTQ group us transgender people are a minority even within that minority. AND there are about 3 mtfs for every ftm, so even in the trans section I'm still a minority! Let's get some ftm docs rolling, people.
I saw this at the college in kelowna last year.. so good. This is a really beautiful trailer... My sibling, transitioned from female-male so I can relate... Also Gwen we share the same birthdays! December 9th :) all the best xoxo
@wwwartflickcom I can understand all of that, I'm just looking at it from the perspective of someone who just stumbled upon this trailer. To me, the cartoon is illustrating a man turning into a femme woman turning into a kind of butch woman. The fact that it is narrated by your wife saying you aren't a hetero woman but a lesbian can be taken to just be a cartoon of caricatures of women in general,not just you. I'll finish in another comment..
sknywhtboy88 1 month ago
@sknywhtboy88 In that way I read it as saying that all straight women are femme and girly, and lesbians are the total opposite. By the way I wasn't aware that this was your actual account, so It's a bit weird that I referred tou you indirectly in my original comment, sorry. And thank you for responding so calmly :) most people on youtube would start a flame war.
sknywhtboy88 1 month ago
@sknywhtboy88 Not at all! Thanks for commenting. I totally agree with you about the oversimplified stereotypes of women, and all folk for that matter. These animated stereotypes come earlier in the film and are intentionally being illustrated (literally) as cartoon caricatures. I hope the stereotypes are sufficiently unpacked as the film unfolds. It was my intention & hope.
You’re also right that all of this is not fully explored within the context of the trailer.
Warmest, ~g
wwwartflickcom 1 month ago
wow, nothing against the girls own personal journey and whatnot, but that cartoon of the lesbian unzipping out of the straight woman was incredibly offensive to femme lesbians and butch straight women everywhere.
sknywhtboy88 1 month ago
@sknywhtboy88
Hi there! I’d love to hear more about why you feel this is the case.
The following message will come in segments because apparently my character count is too high.
wwwartflickcom 1 month ago
@wwwartflickcom
The three images (including the masculine male-bodied image) are based on pictures of me expressing my ever-fluid gender expression as animated by my ex-wife’s husband, a dear friend of mine. Over the last decade, I’ve become quite comfortable expressing various aspects of identity, including my co-existing feminine & masculine traits, and with this comfort comes an ability to be playful, happily not taking myself too hyper-seriously.
wwwartflickcom 1 month ago
@wwwartflickcom
Personally, I think all three images of me are pretty darn cute, and are a playful commentary on how society ‘reads’ and often conflates physical sex, gender identity, gender expression & sexual orientation.
wwwartflickcom 1 month ago
@wwwartflickcom
It’s also a tongue & cheek comment on the whole commonly oversimplified phrase “I’m a woman trapped in a man’s body” (or vice versa) which many folk in the trans, gender-variant & gender queer communities have heard time & time again to describe what is going on for us when it’s no doubt much more complex for everyone, as all people have multi-faceted identities.
wwwartflickcom 1 month ago
@wwwartflickcom
Perhaps the playfulness of the sequence will be more understandable in the context of the whole film. For a temporary time, the film is viewable in it’s entirety on youtube. I’d love it if you checked it out.
Warmest wishes,
Gwen
wwwartflickcom 1 month ago
Thank you for making this film and for introducing us to your family and friends. And thank you to them for sharing so much of their lives, and the way they responded over time to your honesty, and with such courage. Life is complex, but people have an infinite capacity to love and to overcome. You are all stars. The film is thoughtful and articulate, and something for all grown ups to come to terms with.
markreilly52 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Such raw documentation of your journey. Thanks for the bravery, Gwen! I've got it queue to post at Genderfork. Let us know you've got any questions or concerns. Cheers
XylophoneGender 2 months ago
This sounds like a beautiful movie, and interesting how the family is talking to the daughter, as if it's in 2nd person with the "you" pronoun.
Now all we need is an ftm documentary. I mean it. Of the LGBTQ group us transgender people are a minority even within that minority. AND there are about 3 mtfs for every ftm, so even in the trans section I'm still a minority! Let's get some ftm docs rolling, people.
CatFlashBlue 8 months ago 2
Straight Male ---> Lesbian Female? Never saw this in anyone before. really original, makes me want to see it 4000x more.
bugboys98 9 months ago
@bugboys98 My aunt's like this. Previously straight male, now is a lesbian woman.
JudoCreature 5 months ago
The guy/ girl is hot
d3vilnaruto 9 months ago
this is the most amazing FILM....
bluestrawberry7 10 months ago
Hmmm, let me get this clear. He's a guy but wanna be a gal in body although his partner is a female ? Right ?
Raymetrious 10 months ago
@Raymetrious She is a woman. There is no 'he'.
JudoCreature 5 months ago
@JudoCreature Biologically, his body is a dude but with gender identity as a female. After doing transexual then he is fully consider as a she. LOL
Raymetrious 5 months ago
Yes. Indeed. Well-done! And congratulations!
MrSunny51 1 year ago
cool video Im just starting out on my transition and your story realy touched me
paulus842000 1 year ago
I saw this at the college in kelowna last year.. so good. This is a really beautiful trailer... My sibling, transitioned from female-male so I can relate... Also Gwen we share the same birthdays! December 9th :) all the best xoxo
minuka 2 years ago 7
Awesome! I want to see this!
gothique11 2 years ago 4