Its Alright Michel

In this humorous and nostalgic biopic the magnetic and mischievous transgender elder Michel Gagnon vividly relates the rollercoaster story his colorful love life accented with masterful puppetry He lays bare a life full of courage sex positivity and fierce selfassurance in the face of stuffy sensibilities and transphobia Director MariePierre Grenier weaves the presence of the documentarian into the fullness of Michels life The result is a film that asks the viewer to bear witness and honor the complexities of our trans elders and to walk away empowered to live a similar life of richness intrigue and intimacy