“A Self-Made Man,” an award-winning documentary, will be screened at Keene High School on April 9, at 7 p.m.
The feature-length film takes a candid look at what it means to be transgender, told through an intimate portrait of trans youth advocate Tony Ferraiolo.
“A Self-Made Man” tells the poignant personal story and life work of Ferraiolo. The film follows him as he guides kids as young as eight, and their parents, through the confusing journey of defining themselves, when their physical appearance conflicts with how they view themselves.
As Ferraiolo comes to terms with all the complexities of his own life as a female-to-male transgender person, the kids in the youth group and their parents grapple with the reality of their uncertain future.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and there will be a short meet-and-greet with Ferraiolo before the screening.
After the screening there will be a Q&A with Ferraiolo.
This event is hosted by PFLAG Keene and Antioch College.
The event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated with all proceeds going towards PFLAG New Hampshire and Antioch’s SERDS program, which has offered to purchase items for Keene High School’s Gay Straight Alliance.
For more information, contact PFLAG Keene at pflagkeene@gmail.com.