Just Be Gemma (2017)
• December 7th, 2017 • 1h 0min
Documentary
Overview
Raw, revealing and honest, Just Be Gemma explores the subject of gender transformation by telling the personal story of St. John’s, Newfoundland activist Gemma Hickey. Gemma is best known for co-leading the movement that legalized same-sex marriage in Canada and they're the founder of Pathways, an organization that offers support to survivors of clergy sexual abuse. Just Be Gemma is an all-access documentary revealing Gemma's physical changes and internal struggles.
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