Films

Not Quite That

Might a genetic mutation be the very thing that allows this nice Jewish butch lesbian to be fully seen at last? Meet Sarah, 57. Lesbian? For sure. Jewish? Yes and no. Mother? In all but one sense. Trans? No, just often mistaken as such. Breast cancer survivor? Well, that’s the plan, the survival bit, but without the cancer or the breasts. Not Quite That is an intimate and insightful exploration of how we are seen, how we see ourselves, and why it matters. Developed with the support of Creative BC and the CMPA-BC (Equity and Emerging Development Program). Produced with the support of TELUS originals and with the participation of the Government of Canada, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and the Province of British Columbia, Film Incentive BC. (documentary, 47 mins., dir. Ali Grant, prods. Cari Green + Ali Grant, 2022). Watch the trailer here.

Not Quite That is NOW available to stream worldwide at watch.telusoriginals.com and to watch on TELUS Optik TV in BC and AB (Channel 8). For educational screenings, please see McIntyre Media. 

Want to know more about the BRCA genetic mutation? Watch this interview with Sarah’s genetic counsellor, Jennifer Nuk, from the BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program here using the password BRCA2.

The Isobel Imprint

A dozen years after the devastating suicide of her oldest sister Isobel, filmmaker Ali Grant travels back through old letters, photos, and home movies to arrive at a pivotal moment in their intertwined destinies – Toronto in the summer of 1978. With humour, insight, and love, she explores her own coming of age, 3000 miles from home, and the lasting imprint of a sister’s invitation into a world of possibility. Made with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Watch the film here. (documentary, 7 mins., dir. Ali Grant, 2021) 

Lara

When the world locked down, filmmaker Ali Grant turned to the only woman she could get within 6 feet of – her partner Lara. With footage she already had, Ali put together a short profile which you can watch here. (documentary, 6 mins., dir. Ali Grant, 2020)

And On the Seventh Day, She Played Soccer

On any given weekend in Vancouver, Canada, more than 4000 women compete in the non-professional Metro Women’s Soccer League. Sunday after Sunday, women in the “Classics” divisions push their middle-aged bodies to the limit, for neither fame nor fortune. Why do they do it? This short doc not only answers that – it will make you want to get out there and join them! Watch Ali Grant’s graduate film here. (documentary, 9 mins., dir. Ali Grant, 2019)