Becoming Johanna
"She did whatever was necessary to be true to herself and thrive."
Originally released in 2016. Becoming Johanna is a feature film. directed by Jonathan Skurnik. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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,...
Who directed Becoming Johanna?
Becoming Johanna was directed by Jonathan Skurnik.
How long is Becoming Johanna?
Becoming Johanna has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Becoming Johanna released?
Becoming Johanna was released on June 18, 2016 in theaters.