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2016
Indie Rights
1 h 15 m

2016
Indie Rights
1 h 15 m

Summary Martine Stonehouse and John Gelmone are middle-aged underdogs, living with Asperger Syndrome - an autism spectrum disorder that makes communication with others extremely difficult. Despite their social limitations, both dream of getting married, but straight identifying John refuses to tie the knot until transsexual Martine gets a real v...

Directed By: Alon Kol

Written By: Christopher Behnisch

2016
Indie Rights
1 h 15 m

2016
Indie Rights
1 h 15 m

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Summary Martine Stonehouse and John Gelmone are middle-aged underdogs, living with Asperger Syndrome - an autism spectrum disorder that makes communication with others extremely difficult. Despite their social limitations, both dream of getting married, but straight identifying John refuses to tie the knot until transsexual Martine gets a real v...

Directed By: Alon Kol

Written By: Christopher Behnisch

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Los Angeles Times

Mar 31, 2016

A sensitively wrought profile in courage, hope and self-respect that's truly transfixing.

By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Chronicle

Mar 31, 2016

Transfixed is proudly personal, which is its strength.

The New York Times

Apr 28, 2016

For sure, there are plenty of humorous moments here. But that underlying sadness is the most affecting aspect of the film.

By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW

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Release Date Apr 1, 2016

Duration 1 h 15 m

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Tagline What happens when two people are so unique, so different, that they break every possible convention?

Website http://www.transfixedfilms.com/

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