DIFFERENT FROM WHAT? FILM FESTIVAL

WHEN I'M NOT ALONE
(USA, 2009) Director: Rhianon Gutierrez
Documentary, 21 minutes, captioned

SYNOPSIS
Born female but raised as a male for twenty-eight years, Sam Durbin experienced unspeakable abuse, never learned to read or write, and drifted in and out of institutions. But he's turned his tragedy around and helps others in the process.

FROM THE DIRECTOR
"When I read Sam's book You're Not the Boss of Me, I knew that I had to meet him. The first time that I met him, I interviewed him about sex and relationships. We spoke about the need for parents and the larger public to learn about how people with disabilities perceive sex, gender, and relationships. I wanted to make a film that moved people to ask questions and find the answers."

REVIEWS
"Powerful story ... very empowering ... a very unique perspective ... an important film ... gut-level emotional ... a cohesive story that informs, inspires, and educates ... honest and forthright ... this film has heart." - Picture This! Film Festival

FESTIVALS, SCREENINGS & AWARDS
Festivals: Artivist Film Festival; Big Bear Lake International Film Festival; Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
Awards: Audience Award, Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival; Audience Award, Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival; Semifinalist, Angelus Student Awards; Honorable Mention, Picture This! Film Festival; Winner, Best Documentary, Chapman University Cecil Awards

THE PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Producer/Cinematographer: Rhianon Gutierrez
Editor: Zara Ahmed
Composer: Shohan Cagle
Sound Designer: Brock Carter

Cast: Sam Durbin (as himself), Cathy DeMello (as herself)

WEBSITE
http://www.whenimnotalonefilm.com