Casa Susanna
An essential chapter in emerging trans identity, Casa Susanna was a place where transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge together in the ‘50s and ‘60s.
Deep in the American countryside, Casa Susanna provided a safe haven for guests to live for a few days as they had always dreamed. Told through the memories of those whose visits had changed their lives – including Australian trans trailblazer and icon Katherine Cummins. This documentary provides a moving look back at a secret world where many found freedom, acceptance and, often, the courage to express their true selves outside the shadows.
Content warning: contains discussions of suicide
Australian Premiere
- US Competition Grand Jury Prize, DOC NYC 2022
“Very well constructed, directed and edited, Casa Susanna is not only a work of historical sociological importance, but also a sensitive nostalgic film.”
— Cineuropa
- Unclassified 15+
- 97
- 2022
- Documentary Feature
- Documentary History Documentary Profile
- France USA
- English
About Casa Susanna
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Community
Bisexual Women Lesbian Transgender Women -
Director
Sebastien Lifshitz -
Cast
Katherine Cummings Diana Merry-Shapiro Betsy Wollheim Gregory Bagarozy -
Producer
Muriel Meynard -
Company Credits
Courtesy of: Agat Films – Ex Nihilo -
Program Strand
QueerDOC -
Blurb Writer
Boden Evans