From standing up to homophobia to exploring identities and defiantly transitioning despite all obstacles, these films explore the challenges – and celebrate the victories - of existing while black and queer.
Shéár Avory: To Be Continued is the coming of age story of Shéár Avory (pronouns: they/them/theirs), a 17 year old trans aspiring social justice advocate in Los Angeles who navigates housing instability and familial dependency on their journey to adulthood. A story of tender love yet hollow promise, Shéár depends closely on their mother for continued access to their medical transition, though struggling in her recovery from addiction, she is unable to always offer Shéár the support they need. An observational piece, the film aims to ask, what does coming into adulthood actually look like, for a young Black trans femme in today’s America?
- Year2020
- Runtime26 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- DirectorAbram Cerda
- ScreenwriterShéár Avory
- ProducerShéár Avory, Abram Cerda
From standing up to homophobia to exploring identities and defiantly transitioning despite all obstacles, these films explore the challenges – and celebrate the victories - of existing while black and queer.
Shéár Avory: To Be Continued is the coming of age story of Shéár Avory (pronouns: they/them/theirs), a 17 year old trans aspiring social justice advocate in Los Angeles who navigates housing instability and familial dependency on their journey to adulthood. A story of tender love yet hollow promise, Shéár depends closely on their mother for continued access to their medical transition, though struggling in her recovery from addiction, she is unable to always offer Shéár the support they need. An observational piece, the film aims to ask, what does coming into adulthood actually look like, for a young Black trans femme in today’s America?
- Year2020
- Runtime26 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- DirectorAbram Cerda
- ScreenwriterShéár Avory
- ProducerShéár Avory, Abram Cerda