Underneath the Makeup, There's Me

A gentle sketch about acceptance. The acceptance of a mother of diferences defining her son. The self definition of him . Few touching scenes, beautiful acting and some idealism.

The great virtue of this short film + the way to reflect the reactions of near others about transgender teen.

The second virtue - the transformation of attitude of mother, well translate by the performance of Anne Stockwdale. Taylor Olson gives to his character entire vulnerability and determination in honest manner.

Maybe, the only surprising aspect of film is just the end, some unrealistic in majority of cases.

Not a great film but beautiful message, encouraging for part of audience, useful for each of us, impressive for gentle way to explore a profound sensitive theme.