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Helen and the Bear
Year
2024
Description
Examines the choices of Helen McCloskey, who self-identified as a boy as a child and considers herself queer but married Pete McCloskey, a much older powerful politician who is now 96, as she contemplates what she's missed and what her future holds.
Director
Blair, Alix
Producer
Blair, Alix; Fergusson, Rebekah; Kushner, Lauren; Slattery, Jenny
Cinematographer
Blair, Alix
Editor
Taylor, Katrina
Production Team
Maailma and Grasshopper Film
Genre
Documentary
Language
English
Media Format
1 streaming video (81 min.)
Type
Color
Updated
09-23-2025
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