REVIEW
Bolstered by an Oscar-worthy performance, Transamerica is a superb addition to the pantheon of essential queer films. There's something here for gay men, trans people and straight people. Trans people have reason to celebrate Felicity Huffman's sensitive and smart performance as Bree. a pre-op transexual. For gay men, the silky-skinned Kevin Zegers plays a biseuxal street hustler Toby, Bree's son. Straight men get to see Emmy-Award winner Felicity Huffman naked. And straight women get to see the star of "Desperate Housewives" play something other than Lynette. What everyone will love is a sweet story of family that crosses boundaries (and will probably anger the Chrstian right).

Bree (Huffman) has had several surgeries already on her path to become a woman. She's had her adam's apple removed, her breasts augmented and her forehead shortened. But the big day is a week away – she's getting her vagina – and she can't wait! But nothing will happen until her therapist Margaret (Pena) signs off. Just as things seem to be going perfectly, Bree gets word that the one time she had sex with a woman produced a child. And this child is in trouble. Toby (Zegers)is in lockup in NYC for prostitution. Margaret advices Bree that she needs to deal with this before she will sign the form. Bree goes to New York, bails the teenager out and the two set out on a road trip back to LA. Bree wants her surgery and Toby wants to become a gay adult porn star! Fearing rejection, Bree holds back on telling Toby that she's his dad which adds to the humor and tension of this roadtrip. First stop on the journey is Kentukcy where Toby was reared. The reunion of step-father and son goes rather poorly and the odd couple are back on the road again. They stop at folksy diners and do all kinds of southern american things. After a fight, the pair pick up a dred-locked wanderer who it appears is a new boyfriend for Toby, but that's not to happen. They meet Calvin Manygoats (Greene) and then touch down in Phoenix in a very dramatic reunion with Bree's family, who know her by moniker "Stanley."

Yes, it's a low budget indie, but Transamerica glows with a burst of undeniable queer energy that you'll want in your collection.

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