I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
I'm Gonna Make You Love Me is a full-length documentary about the life of Brian Belovitch, who in the 1980s, as a trans woman named Tish, was one of New York’s most famous downtown divas. “Tish was a glamorous busty lusty Fellini-esque beauty, cabaret chanteuse, party and good time girl,” says journalist Michael Musto, in the film. Then, after more than a decade as Tish, she transitioned back to Brian. Now in his sixties, Brian’s iterations include army wife and loving husband; sex worker; club performer; actor; author; AIDS survivor and playwright. Today, he’s a substance abuse counselor for the LGBTQ community. His unique odyssey is a moving and thought-provoking look at gender identity.
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Credits
Director: |
Karen Bernstein |
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Executive Producer: |
Robert J. Barnhart |
Producer: |
Karen Bernstein, Nevie Owens, Picture Box Productions |
Cinematographer: |
Scott Sinkler, Deborah Eve Lewis, Mike Nicholson |
Editor: |
Nevie Owens |
Sound Designer: |
Lyman Hardy |
Music: |
David Hamburger |
Principal Cast: |
Brian Belovitch, Tish, Jim Russell, Gloria Walker, Michael Musto |
Additional Credits: |
Associate Producer: Tobin Levy, Consulting Producer: Mitch Schultz, DI Editor/ Colorist: Parke Gregg, Post Production Supervisor: Allison Turrell, Dialogue Editor/ re-recording mixer: Lyman Hardy |
Contact
Public Film Contact: |
Karen S Bernstein
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Publicity Contact: |
Karen Bernstein
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