ABOUT THE FILM

LONG SYNOPSIS

Michael Barnett’s dynamic documentary takes us into the lives of three high school athletes—all at different stages of their athletic seasons, personal lives, and unique paths as transgender teens. Their stories span across the U.S.—from Sarah, a skier and teen policymaker in New Hampshire, to Andraya, a track star in Connecticut openly transitioning into her authentic self. The film centers on Mack Beggs, who made headlines last year when he became the Texas State Champion in wrestling and was heralded as a hero by some while receiving hate and threats from others.

Trans athletes have to work harder than their cisgender peers in order to thrive in their field while also having the courage and resilience to face daily harassment and discrimination. The kids in this film have found sports as a way to channel the negativity around them into a positive, to gain a sense of self-worth and validation. This film is their urgent, articulate plea for acceptance.

Director Michael Barnett

Writers Michael Barnett, Michael Mahaffie

Producers Clare Tucker, Alex Schmider

Executive Producers Alex Schmider, Chris Mosier, Jeffrey Pechter, Jeffrey Ellermeyer, Carlos Cusco, Emerson Machtus, Andrew Davies Gans, Allen Orr

Co-Executive Producer Russell Sanzgiri

Associate Producers Jenn Roman, Jess Berry

Editors Michael Mahaffie, Amanda Griffin

Cinematographers Turner Jumonville, Michael Barnett

Music Tyler Strickland

Cast Mack Beggs, Sarah Rose Huckman, Andraya Yearwood

FESTIVALS
2019: Tribeca (World Premiere)

AWARDS
AT&T Audience Award—Best Documentary (Frameline43)

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Blu-Ray