Skip to main content

Deep Dive: Just Be Gemma (2017)

Play Trailer

Film Lens

Just Be Gemma
Just Be Gemma follows Gemma Hickey, an activist from St. John's, Newfoundland, who played a key role in the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada. The film provides an intimate look at Gemma's gender transformation, detailing both the physical changes and the internal struggles she faced. It captures her personal experiences alongside her activism, particularly her work as the founder of Pathways, an organization that supports survivors of clergy sexual abuse. The documentary presents a raw narrative that intertwines Gemma's fight for identity with her social activism. It emphasizes the importance of living authentically while addressing the wider effects of her work in advocating for justice and support for marginalized communities. The film runs for 60 minutes and is presented in English.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Gemma Hickey, a key figure in same-sex marriage legalization.
  • •Follow Gemma's gender transformation journey.
  • •See the impact of Pathways on abuse survivors.

Did You Know

•Gemma Hickey is from St. John's, Newfoundland.
•The film was directed by Peter Walsh.
•Gemma founded Pathways to support survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
•The documentary was released in 2017.

Perfect For

LGBT activismTransgender issuesCanadian history