The Believers
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Todd Holland
Yvette Flunder
Yvonne Evans
Ashley Moore
Beth Burkhart
Julie Griesert
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Synopsis
Documents the journey of the world's first transgender gospel choir. Shows the choir's shaky beginnings--a heartwarmingly chaotic, cacophonous group unable to agree on much of anything, arguing over appropriate wardrobe and learning to sing with transitioning voices--through their transformation into the polished, award-winning choir and close-knit family they are today, garnering major performances and winning an Outmusic Award in 2004 for the album Whosoever Believes. Focuses on 15 core members of the choir as they learn to sing professionally. Their intimate personal stories shed light on the complexity of balancing social change, family history, religion and identity. At the heart of their dilemma is a struggle for acceptance within two worlds historically at odds with one another. As one of the film's subjects eloquently says, "I'm living in a window. I get to see both sides." The Believers is a unique story of determination and perseverance and an important look at the intricacy and diversity of spirituality and the LGBT community.
Director
Todd Holland
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Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2006 San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 12-23, 2007.
Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Docs) June 15-25, 2006.
mini DV
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