We're covering a few titles from the 2021 edition of NewFest, the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
Body swap comedies aren't all that rare, but it's not common that they manage to delve into complex subjects like gender identity. That is very fortunately the case with Homebody, an entertaining 75-minute adventure that finds nine-year-old Johnny (Tre Ryder), who is already in the process of questioning their gender, transplanted into the body of babysitter Melanie (Colby Minifie). We got to chat with the delightful and enthusiastic Minifie about what drew her to this project, the fun experience of making it, and even got some details on what's ahead for her character on The Boys! Watch the full conversation below...
Homebody is screening virtually as part of NewFest through October 26th, with an in-person screening in Prospect Park this Tuesday.