These films celebrate diverse expressions of gender and sexuality and how they can be discovered within and affirmed by strong relationships with family, friends, and communities.
This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 4pm! VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.
⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full COVID policies here.
When a child reveals who they truly are on the inside, how does a parent set aside their own expectations to help them become their most authentic self?
Set against the Northern landscape of Yellowknife, Sheona McDonald’s new documentary Into Light captures a season of change as a mother and child navigate the complexities of gender identity together. As elemental changes parallel this extraordinary journey, the return of brighter days uncovers a confident and social little girl with an encyclopedic knowledge of dinosaurs, a deep love of animals, and a parent who fully embraces this magical person.
- Year2021
- Runtime19 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- PremiereNo
- NoteCW: Mentions of transphobic bullying, child suicide, misgendering
- DirectorSheona McDonald
These films celebrate diverse expressions of gender and sexuality and how they can be discovered within and affirmed by strong relationships with family, friends, and communities.
This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 4pm! VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.
⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full COVID policies here.
When a child reveals who they truly are on the inside, how does a parent set aside their own expectations to help them become their most authentic self?
Set against the Northern landscape of Yellowknife, Sheona McDonald’s new documentary Into Light captures a season of change as a mother and child navigate the complexities of gender identity together. As elemental changes parallel this extraordinary journey, the return of brighter days uncovers a confident and social little girl with an encyclopedic knowledge of dinosaurs, a deep love of animals, and a parent who fully embraces this magical person.
- Year2021
- Runtime19 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- PremiereNo
- NoteCW: Mentions of transphobic bullying, child suicide, misgendering
- DirectorSheona McDonald