The Ride

A poetic trans teen traverses their way through the city of Phoenix on bike to get reproductive services. Please enjoy in 4k :)

  • Emily Frankie Francis
    Director
  • Emily Frankie Francis
    Writer
  • Ezra Mitchell
    Writer
    Tiktok: @wybielo
  • Travis Becker
    Producer
  • Emily Frankie Francis
    Producer
  • Ezra Mitchell
    Key Cast
    Tiktok: @wybielo
  • Nessie Chavez
    Key Cast
    "friend in car"
  • Emily Frankie Francis
    Key Cast
    "mananger and synchroncity rose giver"
  • Travis becker
    Key Cast
    "synchroncity bus rider"
  • Jeremy Dutton
    Key Cast
    "darkside employee"
  • Chaim Rubenstein
    Re-recording mixer
  • Matt Hazelrig
    Special Thanks
    Coraline, Anomalisa, Marcel the Shell with Shoes on
  • Julian Marquez
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 6, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K Canon R5, GoPro, iphone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Emily Frankie Francis

Frankie is a queer Director, musician, political activist, content creator, and mother.

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Director Statement

This film shows the importance of gender affirming care and reproductive services, as well as conveying love and compassion for all people . This is the true meaning of Christianity, a religion often contorted to apply hatred to women and the lgbtq community.