Hello, My Name Is Herman

“Hello, My Name Is Herman” poignantly and humorously describes the relationship between a 91-year-old Jewish man, his lesbian granddaughter and her girlfriend. This ten-minute documentary explores intergenerational and interracial relationships, coming out, aging, and the process of accepting difference and love. Awards: Audience Award for Best Short Film (Tie), Fairy Tales Festival, Calgary, AB, 2009; Mikey/Schmkey Award for Best Short Film or Video at the 2007 Toronto Inside Out Film Festival. Honourable Mention for Best Up-and-Coming Toronto Film or Video Maker Award at the 2007 Inside Out Film Festival. Special Mention at the Iris Prize Festival 2007 in Wales.

Film Maker
Silverwoman, Karine
Year
2007
Country
Canada
Length
9
Category
Families, Jewish, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Portraits, Race + Ethnicity, sexuality, Work about Women, Work by Women
Genre
documentary, queer

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