The Door She Opened (2019)

The Door She Opened (2019) poster

In 2018, at the age of 63, Dee Westenhauser came out as a transgender woman. But growing up in El Paso, Texas in the 1950s she remembers having a hard time fitting in. One weekend, her parents decided to take her to her aunt Yaya’s house. Aunt Yaya saw a kindred spirit in Dee, and gave her an opportunity that no one else would: a safe, loving space to be herself.

Director: Richard O'Connor
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date:
Production: StoryCorps
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Door She Opened about?
In 2018, at the age of 63, Dee Westenhauser came out as a transgender woman. But growing up in El Paso, Texas in the 1950s she remembers having a hard time fitting in. One weekend, her parents decided to take her to her aunt Yaya’s house. Aunt Yaya saw a kindred spirit in Dee, and gave her an opportunity that no one else would: a safe, loving space to be herself.
Who directed The Door She Opened?
The Door She Opened was directed by Richard O'Connor.
How long is The Door She Opened?
The Door She Opened has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is The Door She Opened?
The Door She Opened is a Animation film.
Where was The Door She Opened produced?
The Door She Opened was produced in United States of America.