An independent lens
Queer cinema makes a strong showing at annual D.C. film festival
GREG MARZULLO
Friday, March 07, 2008
http://www.washblade.com/2008/3-7/arts/feature/12170.cfmThe main highlight of Monday's films is "Unraveling Michelle," a documentary self-portrait by indie filmmaker Michelle Ann Farrell (née Joseph Richard). Before our eyes, Joseph becomes Michelle through a series of emotional and medical processes. Featured characters include Michelle's business partner, her film crew, her amazingly supportive mother and others from her day-to-day life.
An ex-heroin addict, then-Joseph lived in Baltimore for many years as a man during the day and a woman at night, heading out to clubs with understanding girlfriends all decked out as his feminine self. After kicking the drug habit, Joseph starting getting into film and actually created his own artistic company.
