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Teddy Mate
Directed by Rommel Villa2018USA16 mins
In a magical world, children bond with teddy bears that transform with age into the perfect human life partner. An optimistic and strong-willed young woman faces a turning point when her teddy mate’s transformation subverts expectations from her family and society.
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Coming Up Queer
Queer and trans youth are in the spotlight across these stellar short films. Meet Two-Spirit dancers and teen best friends in love, journey to first school dances and a magical world with teddy bears, and end with a trans wrestler making global headlines.
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Director
Rommel Villa
Year
2018
Country
USA
Running Time
16 mins
Language
English