Crossing

Movie Summary: Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbour 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.

Queer Film LA Says: Advance screening of 2024 Teddy Award winner, about a retired teacher in Georgia searching for her long lost transgender niece. Free and open to the public, RSVPs required.