There's a Star

Jun 23, 2023

1h 12m

★ 7.5

Overview

Samuel LeBlanc, a young transgender musician, embarks on a journey with his friends through the work of Acadian musician Angèle Arsenault (1943-2014). Coming from a small village, Samuel has long questioned his queer identity and his cultural identity. Does a queer Acadie exist? This musical documentary project will explore his double minority and the journey of young people, who like him, realize that despite the difficulties there is a star for each of us.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Bellefeuille Production

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Cast

Xénia Gould

Samuel Leblanc

Josh Vautour

Matty Leblanc

Daphnée McIntyre

Clémence Langlois

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