Proper Pronouns
A Film by Meg Daniels & Manie Robinson
“As bisexual sci-fi erotica author Chuck Tingle likes to say, this is a movie that proves love is real. And pounds you in the heart.” -Films Gone Wild
“Perhaps, this film won’t change the minds of those with intractable beliefs, but for mainstream audiences, this film illustrates the struggle of fully developing and embracing one’s full identity in the South. Those ostracized from their faith communities of origin may find hope and inspiration to keep searching for an identity-affirming spiritual home in community with others. Recommended for viewing and discussion in theology courses as well as Gender Studies courses” –Rachael Dreyer, Head of Research Services for Special Collections, Pennsylvania State University
Duane Flynn had it all: a beautiful wife, two wonderful sons, a successful career and was a respected minister in the United Methodist Church in Gastonia, NC. But Duane had a secret. At age eight, he started wearing his mother’s clothing and grandmother’s clip on earrings. He questioned his gender identity and his very identity through college, divorce, and his now his 4o-year marriage to Pam. Dawn attempted to suppress her true identity for five decades. Proper Pronouns tells the story of Dawn as she seeks validation in the pulpit as a transgender, ordained minister and reconciliation in her marriage, problems she did not face when she was Duane.
The Ministers
Liam Hooper
Dawn Flynn
Mykal Shannon
Debra Hopkins
“The viewer comes away with the sense that there is true joy in living one’s truth gender-wise, and that runs side-by-side with living one’s truth in faith. And any struggles that may come alongside all of that are secondary, so long as we can love and be loved. As bisexual sci-fi erotica author Chuck Tingle likes to say, this is a movie that proves love is real. And pounds you in the heart.” -Films Gone Wild
