25/23
An Iranian-American trans man travels back to the LGBTQ+ archive to understand his sexuality. He encounters the past and the present on an erotic journey of self-discovery. The film’s portrayal of identity, sex, and understanding of one component of the queer community is powerful and deeply moving. It can be compared to. the interviewees discuss the uncertainty and challenges of being new and different in an established community. The insights provided about the risks this community faces were eye-opening, but not in the traditional sense. I felt like the stories in this film simply showed how to focus on issues that were hidden in plain sight. I highly recommend this film. By learning about those around us, we learn more about ourselves. I definitely gained an education through this film.