Release Year: 2010
Original title: זה גילה, זה אני
Synopsis:
In 2010, Israeli filmmaker Alon Weinstock released That’s Gila, That’s Me, a poignant and captivating documentary that chronicles the remarkable life of Gila Goldstein, one of Israel's first openly transgender women and a prominent LGBTQIA+ icon.
Born Avraham Goldstein in 1947, Gila's journey from a Maccabi Haifa soccer player to a Tel Aviv legend and transgender rights activist encapsulates decades of personal struggle, courage, and triumph in the face of societal prejudice. Through Weinstock's lens, the film provides an intimate look at Gila's life, her indomitable spirit, and her unwavering pursuit of happiness, dignity, and justice, making it a landmark in the history of Israeli LGBTQIA+ representation.
