A kid Like Jake

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Call Number: DVD Drama Kid
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Downtown 1st Floor 1-week checkout	DVD Drama Kid	1-week checkout	On Shelf

Priyanka Chopra, Ann Dowd, Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Amy Landecker, Aasif Mandvi.
A Brooklyn couple has always known that their four-year-old son is more interested in fairy tale princesses than toy cars. But when his preschool director points out that his gender-nonconforming play may be more than a phase, the couple is forced to rethink their roles as parents and spouses.
"...It is profound in its simplicity and truthfulness about what real fights sound like and what real lives look like."--Associated Press.
"Director Silas Howard, trans himself, elicits superb performances not just from the leads but from the crack cast of supports..."--Hollywood Reporter.
"Ms. Danes executes an impressive slow burn as her character's tolerance and understanding are tested."--New York Times.
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COMMUNITY REVIEWS

A Kid Like Jake submitted by SBNB on June 18, 2019, 3:51pm I liked this movie, although it wasn't quite what I expected. It's at least some exposure for LGBTQ kids.

A kid Like Jake submitted by lstorc on July 2, 2019, 5:32pm A kid Like Jake is an endearing film that helps bring awareness and understanding to families. Strong recommendation.