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Casa Susanna

2022·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
84
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A , documentary: , .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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More than a home. A haven.

In the 50s and 60s, deep in the American countryside at the foot of the Catskills, a small wooden house with a barn behind it was home to the first clandestine network of cross-dressers. Diane and Kate are now 80 years old. At the time, they were men and part of this secret organization. Today, they relate this forgotten but essential chapter of the early days of trans-identity. It is a story full of noise and fury, rich in extraordinary characters, including the famous Susanna, who had the courage to create this refuge that came to be known as Casa Susanna.
LGBTQ+ HistoryTransgender IdentityMid-Century AmericaHidden CommunityDocumentary FilmSocial CommentaryPioneering FiguresHuman StoriesArchival FootageEmpowerment

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Where can I stream Casa Susanna?

In the United States, Casa Susanna streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Casa Susanna worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Is Casa Susanna okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Casa Susanna plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.