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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Oscar Shortlisted An Avocado Pit directed by Ary Zara executive produced by Elliot Page and Pageboy Productions

A transgender (Gaya Medeiros) very comfortable with who they are, an acceptance and confidence that radiates to the world.  Director Ary Zara has woven a complex storyline of two taboos into a theme that stereotypes the lives of everyday people being everyday people; there is no cheap sex and nudity, no mindless violence and certainly no vulgar language punched with sexual innuendos.  Two individuals, one … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Oscar Shortlisted An Avocado Pit directed by Ary Zara executive produced by Elliot Page and Pageboy Productions

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*****OSCAR CONTENDER – INterview with Ary Zara director of LGBTQ+ An Avocado Pit – Challenging Societal Norms

Given the prevalence of violence, death, and suffering often portrayed in stories featuring trans characters, I believe it’s crucial to explore alternative narratives. I see the perpetuation of these familiar storylines as a form of gatekeeping, limiting individuals’ capacity to envision themselves and their potential experiences in the world—particularly for transgender individuals. This is why I consider it fundamental to write gentle and safe stories … Continue reading *****OSCAR CONTENDER – INterview with Ary Zara director of LGBTQ+ An Avocado Pit – Challenging Societal Norms

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