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PIRATE PARTs

Ethnographic documentary short about Sam Davis, a transgender activist, who transitioned across nation, community and gender to create and produce the San Francisco cabaret fundraiser "Gender Pirates."

  • Michael Kaufmann
    Director
  • Alexis E. Dayers
    Director
  • Michael Kaufmann
    Producer
  • Jillian McKown
    Producer
  • Michael Kaufmann
    Key Cast
  • Sam Davis
    Key Cast
  • Michael Kaufmann
    Created by
  • Michael Kaufmann
    Edited by
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    May 28, 2005
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    miniDV
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival
    San Francisco, CA
    June 24, 2006
Director Biography - Michael Kaufmann, Alexis E. Dayers

Michael acted as co-facilitator for the “United Genders of the Universe” Support Group, co-producer for their benefit show “Gender Pirates,” and a regular guest Out-Spoken Word Performance Artist. His film project PIRATE PARTs earned him a Master of Arts degree in Human Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University in May 2005.

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Director Statement

I am excited to bring my project back to life and celebrate its 10 year anniversary!