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GREEN APPLE BOOKS PRESENTS: I AM MY OWN WOMAN ~ 7pm

  • 4 Star 2200 Clement Street San Francisco, CA, 94121 United States (map)

Co-presented by Green Apple Books. Introduction by Caden Mark Gardner (co-author of Corpses, Fools, and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema)

New 2k Scan. 

In honor of Corpses, Fools, and Monsters, an incredible new book by Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay that explores the history and future of transness in cinema, the 4-Star is teaming up with Green Apple Books to host a screening on Thursday, November 7 where Caden Mark Gardner will be in person to introduce a film featured in their book. The 1992 docudrama I Am My Own Woman focuses on the true story of trans activist Charlotte von Mahlsdorf set over decades living in 20th century Germany; using both actors and the subject herself to bring her journey to life. The film will be presented in a new 2K scan put together by Elizabeth Purchell (Ask Any Buddy). Copies of Corpses, Fools, and Monsters will be on sale during the event.