Frankie: A Raw Tale of Universal Struggle for Acceptance

Logline
Frankie, a non-binary trans person, crashes their ex-partner’s men-only 12 step meeting, determined to be heard – no matter the cost.

Introduction
A raw and resonant tale of the universal struggle for acceptance. Directed by James Kautz, and a debut short film from Red Seed Films, Frankie inspires audiences to re-examine the connections between gender, masculinity, trauma, and recovery.

Review
A story about the need to be seen on one’s own terms. Frankie focuses on the struggles of a non-binary trans person, merely days after coming out to a lover, crashing a meeting of men. In this room only men talk about their own feelings.” The film shifts the question from “How are we different?” to “What makes us the same?” James Kautz crafts the narrative effectively, employing dramatic movements to convey a character’s painful internal experience externally. This way, Frankie takes its premise very seriously. It is sensitive, patient, but persistent, definitive and enjoyable to any audience. The acting treats it likewise, it weaves the drama around its premise as precise at it can be. The directing and acting is unmistakably balanced, surprising, and provoking.

The Official Trailer for Frankie

James wrote the film from a personal experience, that’s one reason the film feels so very personal. The other reason is, he is an actor, that can act what he is directing. He has proven with Frankie, that he can play on a larger canvas. I loved every bit of watching Frankie.

Conclusion
Frankie is enjoyable. It is frankly honest, open and deliberate. It rejects a worldview, and project it own worldview, and invites the audience to come join.

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