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Adam's Apple (Country: US; Year: 2026; Director: Amy K Jenkins; Writer: Adam Sieswerda; Stars: Adam Sieswerda, Elias Sieswerda, John Sieswerda)
A transgender teen and his mother chronicle their lives, weaving a rare and intimate portrait of a family in transition. Two decades of footage trace a boy's path to manhood and his parents' vulnerability as they reckon with change.
Barbara Forever (Country: US; Year: 2026; Director: Brydie O'Connor)
An archive-driven exploration of the life, work, and legacy of iconic, pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer.
Full Review See: Brydie O’Connor on Barbara Forever, queer wisdom and bringing Barbara Hammer to younger audiences
Nuisance Bear (Country: US, Canada, United Kingdom; Year: 2026; Director: Gabriela Osio Vanden, Jack Weisman)
A polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator is branded a nuisance, it becomes unclear who truly belongs in this shared landscape.
Full Review See: Jack Weisman and Gabriel Osio Vanden on working together and making naivety work for them in Nuisance Bear
, Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman on balance and perspectives in Nuisance Bear
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