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Comedy Writer Boards Trans Doc Amidst Rising Attacks
19 Jan
Summary
- Emmy-winning writer Harper Steele joins 'What Will I Become?' as executive producer.
- The documentary explores transmasculine community vulnerability and suicide prevention.
- Film premieres at next month's Berlinale, highlighting joy and harm.
Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer Harper Steele has joined the feature documentary "What Will I Become?" as an executive producer. This co-production delves into the vulnerability of the transmasculine community, sharing personal stories and highlighting the lives of two young trans men who died by suicide.
The film traces the joys, challenges, and tragic deaths of Blake Brockington and Kyler Prescott, aiming to provide resources for suicide prevention. Steele, known for her work on "Saturday Night Live" and the Netflix doc "Will & Harper," emphasized the film's crucial role in demonstrating both the harm caused by transphobia and the irrepressible joy of the trans community.
Directed by Lexie Bean and Logan Rozos, "What Will I Become?" is set to premiere at the upcoming Berlinale. The filmmakers stated the project was made for those who felt like burdens or saw no models for their future. Producers highlighted the film's focus on community and accountability, not sensationalizing loss, and its aim to serve as a vital resource.
