@pinknews: Elliot Page has reflected on the “endless, full-blown lies” about trans lives exclusive interview with PinkNews, urging the community to fight back with information and education. The Hollywood actor, 37, stars in Dominic Savage’s new drama, Close To You, as a trans man, Sam, who visits his family for the first time after his transition and has a chance encounter with an old friend Katherine, played by Hillary Beck. Sam’s family reunion, however, is fraught with tension when everyone continually asks whether he’s happy since transitioning, and no one seems to believe that he is. And after his mother (Wendy Crewson) misgenders her son, brother-in-law Paul (David Reale) purposefully antagonises him, asking why they can’t call him “Sammy”, and insinuating that the family are having to tiptoe around him. Speaking to PinkNews ahead of Close To You‘s European premiere at the 2024 BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival last night (14 March), Page, who came out publicly as trans in 2020, discussed the emotional distance that can exist between some LGBTQ+ people and their families. “Sam has parents that accept his transness, and have the best intentions, but they don’t truly see Sam,” Page said. “The way in which his family interacts with him, again trying their best but not quite getting it right, the nuance in those moments will hopefully resonate particularly with trans and queer people.” Sibling Paul’s hostility towards Sam isn’t displayed with slurs or violence, but rather through “language that people justify,” explains Page. “And by people”, he adds, “I mean those who are OK with trans and queer people being dehumanised and mocked”. Page hopes Close To You will “really capture [the] impact” those nuanced but negative interactions can have on LGBTQ+ people – an experience that many of them will have to endure from relatives. Although family might be supportive, they can also make unintentionally inappropriate comments or jokes, or not fully understand what their loved one feels. Trailer: Close To You / Kindred Spirit / Pageboy Productions / Vertigo Releasing #elliotpage #trans #filmtok #closetoyou #lgbtq
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Jordan :
Looks dead 💀
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@☆LJ🌱
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Oh god the weeps I be wepping. Right in the feels
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Sarah :
Ok so I’m gonna be destroyed
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I’m cring
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Bunk
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He’s almost 40?????? Omg time flies yet he still looks so young 💐🌈
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Alex :
Not interested. Thank you
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Judith :
Always loved Elliot! Definitely need to see this!!!!
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Sunshine Roadkill 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ :
Am I bawling already? Yes. Am I still going to watch every second and cry some more? You betcha
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MamaBearShar :
I can’t wait. This film is SO important. A courageous vessel. Respect and love to Elliot Page ❤️❤️
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lilly (alex vauses wife) :
i love elliot page so much
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Del :
literally some of those things were said to me by mo. the other day. "you just expect everyone to just obey" "I will always think you as my little girl"
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rain :
this is going to be amazing but i just know it’s going to ruin me!!😭🏳️⚧️
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Mad :
Damn that’s gonna be phenomenal
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gary.partridge :
Do you think he’s in danger of typecasting himself? Genuine question
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AshNyte :
I'm excited for this💖💖💖💖
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NotLikeOtherMoms :
This movie is so important! Elliot Page is an amazing actor, I know he’ll do this story justice. 🫶🏻 🏳️⚧️
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Mo Greene :
Must have been so real for him since his own dad doesn’t accept him.
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Alex :
definitely want to see this
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I love Elliot page sm ❤️
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izabelle 🐉🗡️✧˖°. :
he’s so handsome🥹so happy to see him being his true self💞
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