The Transformation
Synopsis
Ricardo was once Sara, a homeless HIV positive transvestite, living in the underbelly of Manhattan. Today he is a churchgoing, married man, "saved" by a Dallas ministry. He has renounced his homosexuality, but is his conversion complete? Susana Aiken and Carlos Aparicio offer an intimate look at Ricardo's transformation.
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- Director
- Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
- Original Score
- Hahn Rowe
- Original Title
- The Transformation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 21/06/1996
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Frameline, Starfish
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
Hahn Rowe
Carlos Aparicio
Susana Aikin
Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio
Department Leadership Roster
Hahn Rowe
Original Music Composer
Susana Aikin
Producer
Susana Aikin
Editor
Susana Aikin
Director
Carlos Aparicio
Director of Photography
Carlos Aparicio
Producer
Carlos Aparicio
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Transformation
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What is The Transformation about?
Ricardo was once Sara, a homeless HIV positive transvestite, living in the underbelly of Manhattan. Today he is a churchgoing, married man, "saved" by a Dallas ministry. He has renounced his homosexuality, but is his conversion complete? Susana Aiken and Carlos Aparicio offer an intimate look at Ricardo's transformation.
Who directed The Transformation?
The Transformation was directed by Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio.
Who stars in The Transformation?
The principal cast of The Transformation includes Ricardo, Terry, Betty, Hugo Rafael Rodriguez, Gigi.
When was The Transformation released and how long is it?
The Transformation was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Transformation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Transformation was composed by Hahn Rowe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Transformation?
The Transformation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).