Amma's Pride(2024)
"Amma’s Pride" chronicles Valli’s unwavering support for her trans daughter, Srija, as she navigates the trials and tribulations of falling in love, getting married, and fighting for state recognition of her marriage in a traditional small town in South India. When societal pressures push Srija’s marriage to the edge, Valli clings to the hope of a miracle.
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- Theatrical Release
- 26 May 2024
- Director
- Shiva Krish
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 21m
Storyline
This documentary follows a mother named Valli, who supports her transgender daughter, Srija. Srija falls in love and gets married, but they face pressure in their small town and must fight for their marriage to be legally recognized. Valli holds onto hope as her daughter struggles against these challenges.
“A mother's love defies tradition for her daughter's happiness.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in a small town in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic local atmosphere.
- Director Shiva Krish spent over two years following the real-life family to document their story.
- This is one of the few Tamil documentaries to focus on a transgender person's marriage and legal recognition.
- The film's editing was done using mostly natural sounds and minimal background music for realism.
- It was privately screened for LGBTQ+ advocacy groups before its public release to gather feedback.
- The documentary includes actual court footage from the family's fight for marriage recognition.
- Shiva Krish also served as the cinematographer, using handheld cameras for an intimate feel.