Johnny Straunch
Film and Video Studies, 2025
American Devotion. A young trans man seeks connection in an increasingly hostile world.
Why do you feel this publication is important?
Storyline is important because amidst the current attacks on artistic expression, publications that empower young artists are vital. Publishing Devotion ensures that students, particularly queer and trans students, understand that the world of film remains open for them in a time when their stories face being neglected in favor of “appropriateness”.
What are the inspirations/motivations behind your screenplay?
As a trans man, I personally experience how we are ostracized in society, including larger queer society. We remain a heavily misunderstood minority in the LGBTQ+ community, especially now, when legislation against trans people is at an all-time high. With American Devotion, I sought to highlight these issues, and the responsibility cis queers have to protect their trans peers.
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