Pick of the week
Will & Harper
Any exploration of transgender life on screen is to be welcomed, and Josh Greenbaum’s documentary is an affecting example. Actor Will Ferrell and his old friend Harper Steele – a former writer at Saturday Night Live who recently came out as a trans woman – go on a cross-country road trip to reassess their relationship in light of her news. Both are witty and candid, which makes them terrific company on their drive from New York to California, visiting small-town diners and “redneck” bars as Harper works out where she now fits in society. Of course, with a Hollywood star and film crew in tow, hers is not an entirely universal experience, but there are valuable lessons here for all.
Friday 27 September, Netflix
