3 Generations (2015)

After Ray decides to transition from female to male, Ray's mother, Maggie, must come to terms with the decision while tracking down Ray's biological father to get his legal consent.

Director:

Gaby Dellal

Writers:

Nikole Beckwith, Gaby Dellal

Stars:

Naomi Watts, Elle Fanning, Susan Sarandon

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elle Fanning	...	Ray
Linda Emond	...	Frances
Susan Sarandon	...	Dolly
Naomi Watts	...	Maggie
Andrew Polk	...	Dr. Brillstein
Marcos A. Gonzalez	...	John the Doorman
Antonio Ortiz	...	Taylor
Tessa Albertson	...	Spoon
Marquis Rodriguez	...	Jesse
Gameela Wright	...	DSS Worker
Jordan Carlos	...	Jake
Elle Winter	...	Lola Johnson
Lucca De Oliveira	...	Boy in Alley
Francesca Keller	...	Girl in Alley
Jinn S. Kim	...	Man on Fire Escape

Storyline

Family living under one roof in New York must deal with a life-changing transformation by one that ultimately affects them all. Ray is a teenager who has come to the realization that he isn't meant to be a girl and has decided to transition from female to male. His single mother, Maggie, must track down Ray's biological father to get his legal consent to allow Ray's transition. Dolly, Ray's lesbian grandmother, is having a hard time accepting that she now has a grandson. They must each confront their own identities and learn to embrace change and their strength as a family in order to ultimately find acceptance and understanding.

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Plot Keywords:

female to male transition | gender transition | transgender | lesbian grandmother | single mother | 

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Taglines:

It's about time

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content, some sexual references and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

29 September 2016 (Czech Republic)

Also Known As:

About Ray

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$18,131, 5 May 2017, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$66,371, 19 May 2017

Company Credits

Production Co:

Big Beach Films, InFilm Productions, IM Global

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 87 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Brook's score, featured in the version premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, was replaced by West Dylan Thordson for the re-edited version.

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Quotes

Ray: [narrating] My whole life I've searched my body for scars because I know a part of me is missing. Everyone assumes that who I am is connected to who they thought I was when I was born. They're wrong.

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Liev Schreiber/Elle Fanning/Anthony Sadler/Vince Staples (2015)

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Soundtracks

Tiny Elevator
Written and Performed by Mike Gallant (as Michael Gallant)
Courtesy of Gallant Music LLC

User Reviews

Had Potential

Had potential to address the subject of gender identification and its challenges, but just turned out to drag on about dysfunctional family life. Usual matriarchal extended family substituting for divorced mom with a challenging daughter/son. Just droned on (and overacted), in that typical NY writing style, about unhappy households with their endless arguing. That region of the country has an unhealthy fixation with stereotypical rom/coms; drinking parties for singles or wannabe singles; dysfunctional families; hooking up with the emotional attachment of rabbits. Ending was rather hokey, everyone is at peace with each other. How nice! Kudos to Elle Fanning for how she presented her character.