When:
August 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
America/New York Timezone
2024-08-16T18:00:00-04:00
2024-08-16T18:15:00-04:00
Where:
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
Portland, ME 04101
USA
7 Congress Sq
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Cost:
$7.00 - $10.00
Contact:
Portland Museum of Art
From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), Crossing is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders and generations. Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbor Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Hoping to bring Tekla home after a period of estrangement, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi to find her. Exploring the hidden depths of the city, they cross paths with a transgender lawyer called Evrim, who helps them in their search. Humanistic and compassionate, Akin’s third feature is a heartfelt portrayal of overcoming the degrees of separation that divide us.