Phantom Pain


1h 23m 1996

Brief Synopsis

A coming-of-gender comedy which focuses on the confusing life of Kristy Nichols who is a pre-op transexual prostitute, working the streets of Hollywood. She likes Kristy McNichol of tv's "Family" fame, REO Speedwagon, The Cars, really short skirts and the possibilty of being held by someone she love

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1996
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

Synopsis

A coming-of-gender comedy which focuses on the confusing life of Kristy Nichols who is a pre-op transexual prostitute, working the streets of Hollywood. She likes Kristy McNichol of tv's "Family" fame, REO Speedwagon, The Cars, really short skirts and the possibilty of being held by someone she loves. She hates heavy metal and big egos. Kristy has doubts about the final surgical solution to her gender-quest, but transexuality seems to be among the least of her problems.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1996
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 23m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 1998

Released in United States June 1996

Released in United States September 1996

Released in United States September 26, 1996

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1996

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 15-22, 1996.

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 21-30, 1996.

Shown at Slamdance Festival in Park City, Utah January 16-23, 1998.

Began shooting November 24, 1995.

Released in United States January 1998 (Shown at Slamdance Festival in Park City, Utah January 16-23, 1998.)

Completed shooting mid December 1995.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1996

Released in United States June 1996 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 21-30, 1996.)

Released in United States September 1996 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 15-22, 1996.)

Released in United States September 26, 1996 (Shown in Los Angeles (American Cinematheque) as part of series "The Alternative Screen: A Forum For Independent Film Exhibition and Beyond..." September 26, 1996.)