Conte: Transitioning Politics (2023)

As a Korean War veteran, activist, investigative journalist, and the first elected transgender city council member in U.S. history, Joanne Conte forges a powerful legacy of resilience and unwavering dedication to public service.

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An extraordinary tale of resilience unfolds against the backdrop of intense political rivalry and media scrutiny. Joanne Conte, the indomitable child of Italian immigrants, weathers the storm of public vilification as her past is unceremoniously plastered across the front pages of Colorado papers and on The Maury Povich Show. Yet, this assault on her character is not enough to halt the unwavering march of her life of service. She breaks barriers as the first transgender person to be elected to a city council in U.S. history, but her identity extends far beyond this groundbreaking accomplishment. As a valiant soldier, an impassioned activist, and a tenacious politician, Conte carves out a formidable legacy. This is an emotionally charged and evocatively detailed portrait of Joanne Conte, a multifaceted individual who lived her life far beyond the simplistic narratives of headlines.

Director: Daniel L. Bernardi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
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Cast

Editing: Jesse Collier Sutterley
Production: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $22,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

lgbt, trans activism, veterans

More Films by Director: Daniel L. Bernardi
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conte: Transitioning Politics about?
An extraordinary tale of resilience unfolds against the backdrop of intense political rivalry and media scrutiny. Joanne Conte, the indomitable child of Italian immigrants, weathers the storm of public vilification as her past is unceremoniously plastered across the front pages of Colorado papers and on The Maury Povich Show. Yet, this assault on her character is not enough to halt the unwavering march of her life of service. She breaks barriers as the first transgender person to be elected to a city council in U.S. history, but her identity extends far beyond this groundbreaking accomplishment. As a valiant soldier, an impassioned activist, and a tenacious politician, Conte carves out a formidable legacy. This is an emotionally charged and evocatively detailed portrait of Joanne Conte, a multifaceted individual who lived her life far beyond the simplistic narratives of headlines.
Who directed Conte: Transitioning Politics?
Conte: Transitioning Politics was directed by Daniel L. Bernardi.
Who stars in Conte: Transitioning Politics?
Conte: Transitioning Politics stars Mary Hudgins, Chris Daly.
How long is Conte: Transitioning Politics?
Conte: Transitioning Politics has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is Conte: Transitioning Politics?
Conte: Transitioning Politics is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Conte: Transitioning Politics?
Conte: Transitioning Politics had a budget of $22,000.
Where was Conte: Transitioning Politics produced?
Conte: Transitioning Politics was produced in United States of America.