Bagpiper, film projectionist, and self-proclaimed shoe fetishist are only a few of the terms that describe Colleen, the captivating subject of this Australian documentary.

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At 85 years old, Colleen is finally able to live her life as the woman she’s always dreamt of becoming. However, she must juggle her transition with the burdens of aging: the death of a cherished loved one and her relocation to a Catholic retirement home begin to take their toll. With the support of her close-knit community, Colleen takes the viewer on an intimate, personal voyage through her fascinating life.

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FOR NONNA ANNA
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GRANDMOTHER AND ME
In a visual letter to her fiancé’s 100-year-old grandmother, filmmaker Kat Cole explores the heartache of maintaining a relationship with a transphobic family member.

THERE YOU ARE
Jessica, a trans lesbian (played by Jen Richards, HER STORY, Translations 2016) journeys home, navigates mixed family reactions, and makes a final, life-changing connection with her grandmother in this artistic and thoughtful short.