In Full Bloom: Transcending Gender follows the courageous journey of thirteen transgender and two gay actors as they transform their lives through the use of monologue, dialogue and performance art while preparing for the world premiere of the original stage play, Lovely Bouquet of Flowers: An Exploration of Non-Traditional Gender Voices, written by Jazzmun Nichcala
Crayton and David Hays Gaddas.
Behind-the-scenes, rehearsal and performance footage are interwoven with candid personal interviews with the cast, who talk about how they deal with family, inner conflicts, discrimination, coming out, surgery, hormones and the complexities of sexual identity and orientation. By sharing their own journeys, the actors transcend gender and challenge us to move past stereotypes and see what we all have in common as human beings.
"A rollercoaster of emotions. I
could not stop watching it!" -Julie Dash, Filmmaker, Daughters of the Dust & The Rosa Parks Story "In Full Bloom spotlights the transgender community...going behind the scenes to pull back the curtain on the trans experience." -Tre'vell Anderson, Los Angeles Times
"A masterful narrative that encompasses a complete and diverse rollercoaster of trans life." - Zachary Drucker, Producer/Actress, Transparent
"During this current very conservative, negative, and violent political climate, this is a film that is a must-see for all." -Rosalyn Blumenstein, Author of Branded T & Clinical Psychologist
Directed by Michael Brewer Produced by Madeleine Liebert, Michael Brewer, David Hays Gaddas & Jazzmun Nichcala Crayton UPC: 7-20229-91796-4 Catalog #: FRF 917964D MSRP: $24.95
