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Penny Girl

2019 30 minutes Documentary / Biography / Inspirational

Description

After growing up as fundraising celebrity Penny Girl, a young trans man living with neurofibromatosis embraces his authentic self.

Synopsis

Frankie Edroff, known across Canada as Penny Girl, raised millions of dollars in pennies for sick children while undergoing dozens of major surgeries as a young survivor of neurofibromatosis. As an adult, Frankie steps out from behind the celebrity identity of his childhood to embrace his authentic life as a transgender man, embarking on a poignant new chapter of self-discovery and community advocacy.

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Awards & Festival Honors

  • Audience Choice Winner - Victoria Film Festival
  • Official Selection - OUTstages Film Showcase
Empress Avenue Contributions
  • Full Film Production
  • Direction
  • Editorial
  • Sound Design & Mix
  • Colour Grading & Delivery

Key Cast

Frankie Edroff Subject
Jack Knox Self - Columnist
Hudson Mack Self - Broadcaster
Bruce Williams Self - Community Leader

Key Crew & Department

Director & Editor Joseph Boutilier
Producer Mia Golden
Producer Emrey Wright
Producer Carlie Voisin
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