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Deep Dive: Transformer (2018)

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Transformer
Transformer is a 2017 Canadian documentary directed by Michael Del Monte, focusing on Janae Kroc, a competitive bodybuilder who transitions to a trans woman. The film captures Kroc's experiences with both physical transformation and the social aspects of gender identity. It provides an intimate look at her life, showcasing the complexities of transitioning in a competitive environment. The film premiered at the 2017 Austin Film Festival, winning the audience prize and feature documentary award. It continued to gain recognition at various festivals, including the 2018 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, where it won multiple awards, and the 2018 Queer North Film Festival, where it received the audience award for best transgender film.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Janae Kroc, a competitive bodybuilder and trans woman.
  • •See award-winning films from the Austin Film Festival.
  • •Find out about gender transition in the bodybuilding world.

Did You Know

•Transformer won the audience prize at the 2017 Austin Film Festival.
•The film received the juried award for best Canadian documentary at Hot Docs 2018.
•Graham Withers was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Editing in 2019.
•The film has a runtime of 80 minutes and was released in English.

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Transgender issuesBodybuilding cultureCanadian documentaries