The Door She Opened (2019)
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: May 13, 2019
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.