No Dumb Questions

Uncle Bill is becoming a woman in this funny and touching exploration of gender and sexuality through the eyes of 6, 9 and 11 year old sisters.
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Year Released
2001
Film Length(s)
24 mins
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Introduction

Uncle Bill is becoming a woman. This lighthearted and poignant documentary profiles three sisters, ages 6, 9 and 11, struggling to understand why and how their Uncle Bill is becoming their new Aunt Barbara.

Featured review

Wonderful!
Betty DeGeneres
Ellen's Mom

Synopsis

NO DUMB QUESTIONS is a lighthearted and poignant documentary that profiles three sisters, ages 6, 9, and 11, struggling to understand why and how their Uncle Bill is becoming a woman.

These girls love their Uncle Bill, but will they feel the same way when he becomes their new Aunt Barbara?

With just weeks until Bill's first visit as Barbara, the sisters navigate the complex territories of anatomy, sexuality, personality, gender and fashion. Their reactions are funny, touching, and distinctly different.

This film offers a fresh perspective on a complex situation from a family that insists there are no dumb questions.

For more information, visit the No Dumb Questions web site at www.nodumbquestions.com.

Reviews

Moving and funny.
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
An invaluable tool for diversity education and raising consciousness about transgender issues.
Benjamin Davidson
Ph.D., Director, LGBT Resource Center, Stanford University

Awards and Screenings

Sundance Film Festival - BEST SHORT FILM, HONORABLE MENTION
HOT DOCS Film Festival - BEST NEW FILMMAKER, HONORABLE MENTION
IFP Los Angeles Film Festival -- AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST SHORT FILM
San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival -- AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST SHORT FILM
Newport International Film Festival -- AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST SHORT FILM
OUTFEST Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival -- AUDIENCE AWARD, OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - BEST SHORT FILM
Detroit Docs International Film Festival - AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST SHORT FILM
ImageOut Rochester Lesbian & Gay Film Festival -- AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST SHORT FILM
Boulder Gay & Lesbian Film Festival -- AUDIENCE AWARD, BEST SHORT FILM
Shorts International Film Festival -- BEST DIGITAL FILM
Black Maria Film Festival -- DIRECTOR'S CHOICE AWARD

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