| Title: |
Swim |
| Category: |
Shorts |
| Length: |
12 Minutes |
| Filmmaker(s): |
Mari Walker |
| Year: |
2016 |
| Country: |
USA |
Showing:
Varsity 2 - Fri 3:20 pm (4/7)
Varsity 2 - Sat 6:20 pm (4/8)
Varsity 2 - Sun 12:20 pm (4/9)
Oregon Premiere
As summer draws to a close, a young trans girl finds freedom in a secret midnight swim.
Director’s Statement: Mari Walker 
Growing up trans is a life of stolen moments where many simple pleasures take on heavier significance. I loved swimming as a child, but as my body continued to alienate itself from my mind, wearing a male swimsuit left me feeling exposed and insecure. Then one summer, I took my mother’s swimsuit and went on a secret midnight swim. Years later, when I found myself telling this story, I had the tremendous honor of working with some incredibly talented artists. I wanted to celebrate something so simple which can signify so much freedom.
