Dreams of Sunlight Through Trees

Dreams of Sunshine Through Trees is Theo Jean Cuthand’s latest film, part of an exceptional body of work that explores autobiography, queerness, madness, and indigeneity. As a middle-aged trans man, Cuthand reflects on the changes during the first year and nine months of his transition. Selfies, voice memos, drawings, and video clips from his life capture a man evolving and discovering himself through his second puberty. These joyful and humorous moments are contrasted with the ongoing news cycle of anti-trans legislation. The film feels timely as conservative movements have gained the upper hand in Canada and the U.S., fueled by politicians eager to scapegoat trans people for political gain.