Framing Agnes
Synopsis
In the late 1950s, a woman named Agnes approached the UCLA Medical Center seeking sex reassignment surgery. Her story was long considered to be exceptional and singular until never-before-seen case files of other patients were found in 2017. Framing Agnes features preeminent trans culture-makers breathing new life into those who redefined gender in the midcentury.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chase Joynt, Kristen Schilt
- Original Score
- Becky Gebhardt
- Original Title
- Framing Agnes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chase Joynt, Kristen Schilt
Becky Gebhardt
Aubree Bernier-Clarke
Brooke Sebold
Samantha Curley
Department Leadership Roster
Chase Joynt
Director
Kristen Schilt
Director
Samantha Curley
Producer
Brooke Sebold
Editor
Aubree Bernier-Clarke
Director of Photography
Becky Gebhardt
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Framing Agnes
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What is Framing Agnes about?
In the late 1950s, a woman named Agnes approached the UCLA Medical Center seeking sex reassignment surgery. Her story was long considered to be exceptional and singular until never-before-seen case files of other patients were found in 2017. Framing Agnes features preeminent trans culture-makers breathing new life into those who redefined gender in the midcentury.
Who directed Framing Agnes?
Framing Agnes was directed by Chase Joynt, Kristen Schilt.
Who stars in Framing Agnes?
The principal cast of Framing Agnes includes Zackary Drucker, Silas Howard, Chase Joynt, Angelica Ross, Max Wolf Valerio.
When was Framing Agnes released and how long is it?
Framing Agnes was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Framing Agnes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Framing Agnes was composed by Becky Gebhardt.