Wednesday January 16, 2008
Transamerica
Counseling Center Film Series: Stay for a great conversation after the movie!
Felicity Huffman plays Bree, a pre-operative male-to-female transsexual. Just before the life-changing operation, Bree learns that she has a 17 year-old son who has been arrested and placed in detention in New York. After hearing this new information, Bree's psychiatrist forbids the surgery until Bree confronts her past by meeting her son. Bree flies to NY, buys a car, then takes her son on a cross-country ride to his step-father's house During the road trip, Bree tries to protect her secrets.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Felicity Huffman won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama. Starring Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers, Fionnula Flanagan, Elizabeth Peņa and Graham Greene. Transamerica (2005) USA; Dir. Duncan Tucker; 103 min; DVD; Rated R.
Lumina Theater. 7pm. FREE.
Brought to you by UNCW Presents.
