World Premiere
Showings
Festival tickets go on sale March 18, with visionaries and members receiving early access for ticket purchase.
April 15, 2026
4:45 pm – 6:29 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Playhouse Square Allen Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 17 Minutes
Film Type: Short
Animated: No
Genre: Drama
Interests: LGBTQ+ Cinema
Countr(ies): USA
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: Closed
Release Year: 2026
Film Overview
Doug, a newly transitioning trans woman, has yet to take a new name. When she returns home with her pregnant partner for her parents’ 40th Anniversary, her mother unexpectedly struggles. Recognizing the fear behind the resistance, Doug extends to her mother an extraordinary gesture of grace.
Cast & Crew
Directed By
David Caudle
Produced By
David Caudle, Audrey Cerrone, Klarissa Jackson, Kayla DeStephen
Screenwriting
David Caudle
Cinematographers
Tiffany Armour-Tejada
Editors
Blake Pruitt
Principal Cast
Laila Robins, Jesse James Rose, Robert Cuccioli, Erin Wilhelmi, Emily Su
Sponsors & Community Partners
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