“Hello, My Name Is Herman” poignantly and humorously describes the relationship between a 91-year-old Jewish man, his lesbian granddaughter and her girlfriend. This ten-minute documentary explores intergenerational and interracial relationships, coming out, aging, and the process of accepting difference and love. Awards: Audience Award for Best Short Film (Tie), Fairy Tales Festival, Calgary, AB, 2009; Mikey/Schmkey Award for Best Short Film or Video at the 2007 Toronto Inside Out Film Festival. Honourable Mention for Best Up-and-Coming Toronto Film or Video Maker Award at the 2007 Inside Out Film Festival. Special Mention at the Iris Prize Festival 2007 in Wales.
Hello, My Name Is Herman
- Film Maker
- Silverwoman, Karine
- Year
- 2007
- Country
- Canada
- Language
- Format
- Video
- Length
- 9
- Genre
- documentary, queer
- Category
- Families, Jewish, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Portraits, Race + Ethnicity, sexuality, Work about Women, Work by Women
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