a woman with a past

"a woman with a past" is a raw, candid glimpse into the lived experience, self-preserving humour and written words of trans*, intersex poet Antonette Rea. In her affable nature, Antonette recounts her years working the streets, her struggles with stigma, violence & addiction, and how ultimately her humour and poetry have been essential to creating a new chapter of healing and self-expression.

Directed by Gwen Haworth, a woman with a past leans on a strong ensemble — Antonette Rea — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2014.