Just Charlie

Director(s): Rebekah Fortune
Country: United Kingdom
Language: In English
Live Action | 2017 | 99 min
Genre: Drama
Recommended for ages 13+ (Parental Guidance: coarse language, underage drinking, act of harsh violence, suicide attempt)

East Coast Premiere

This film is about Charlie, a talented teenager with a love for soccer and a chance to play professionally and realize her father’s own unfulfilled dreams of a successful soccer career. But for Charlie, this opportunity is not all that matters. Born a boy, but wanting to live as her true self, she faces challenges of acceptance from those around her once her secret is made public. The film documents a family’s journey on a path paved with obstacles and uncertainty as they struggle to restore harmony.
Awards
• Edinburgh International Film Festival “Audience Choice Award” 2017
• Zlin Film Festival “Best Feature Film For Youth” 2017

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