Experiencing Interruptions?

American Mamas

Following the results of the 2024 US Presidential Election, three Connecticut mothers discuss their fears but also their outlook for the future with trans-activist Tony Ferraiolo. For anyone feeling helpless or scared right now, this discussion is meant to be a source of hope.

  • Tony Ferraiolo
    Concept and Interviews
    TRANsitioning (discovery plus limited series), Little Miss Westie, When Someone Shows You Who They Are (documentary short)
  • Eric Oliver Carson
    Videography and Editing
    When Someone Shows You Who They Are (documentary short)
  • Sarah Celotto
    Key Cast
  • Melissa Combs
    Key Cast
  • Melanie Lynn
    Key Cast
  • midnightcoupes
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    documentary, LGBTQ+, transgender parenting
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography

Tony Ferraiolo is internationally known as a compassionate and empowering Life Coach who has earned his reputation as a thought-provoking and motivational speaker and trainer. Since 2005, Tony has worked with individuals, groups, and educational institutions to reach thousands of people worldwide. In 2008, he was the founder of multiple support groups for transgender and nonbinary youth and their families. The work Tony does has allowed him to see firsthand how children’s lives are transformed from hopelessness to hopefulness through the process of simply affirming their gender, and he has witnessed firsthand the positive impact that this has on them and their families.

He is the subject of the award-winning documentary A Self-Made Man and the author of the book series Artistic Expressions of Transgender Youth. He is the co-founder of the Jim Collins Foundation where he held the position of president of the board for ten years.

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Director Statement

I dedicate myself to promoting competent and respectful health care for the transgender community by educating providers and advocating on behalf of patients.