Becoming Johanna
“She did whatever was necessary to be true to herself and thrive.”
Synopsis
How does it feel when your mom prays everyday for you to be someone else? That’s the struggle Johanna, a 16 year old transgender Latina faces. At first her mom thinks she’s confused, or joking, but as Johanna’s transformation continues, her mom simply can’t handle the fact that her son is Becoming Johanna. After prayer doesn’t change anything, Johanna’s mom tries therapists and a mental hospital in her quest to “fix” her daughters gender identity. While she was born a boy, Johanna is a young woman on the inside and nothing but living a lie can change that.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Skurnik
- Original Title
- Becoming Johanna
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Skurnik
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Skurnik
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becoming Johanna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Becoming Johanna about?
How does it feel when your mom prays everyday for you to be someone else? That’s the struggle Johanna, a 16 year old transgender Latina faces. At first her mom thinks she’s confused, or joking, but as Johanna’s transformation continues, her mom simply can’t handle the fact that her son is Becoming Johanna. After prayer doesn’t change anything, Johanna’s mom tries therapists and a mental hospital in her quest to “fix” her daughters gender identity. While she was born a boy, Johanna is a young woman on the inside and nothing but living a lie can change that.
Who directed Becoming Johanna?
Becoming Johanna was directed by Jonathan Skurnik.
Who stars in Becoming Johanna?
The principal cast of Becoming Johanna includes Not specified.
When was Becoming Johanna released and how long is it?
Becoming Johanna was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 27m.