“I know in my heart, I’m more woman than anyone!”
Cass from Distant Echoes joins us for this joyful Christmas masterpiece, led by a heroic and unapologetic trans woman in a cast of complex unhoused characters. We explore filmmaker Satoshi Kon’s unparalleled filmography–including the deep empathy that led him to tell a magical story about the queer and homeless experience–along with the imaginative animation from Madhouse, and the reclamation of Hana as a trans character in modern translations despite early missteps.
Film Release: November 8, 2003
For the next couple months, we’re doing a biweekly Special Presentation miniseries featuring a selection of non-Pixar movies & TV aimed at younger audiences and families featuring clear, unafraid, and unambiguous depictions of queerness.
Satoshi Kon’s final blog post (Kon’s Tone)
Interview: Satoshi Kon (AnimeNewsNetwork)
Interview with Satoshi Kon, Director of Perfect Blue (perfectblue.com)
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist by Andrew Osmond — out of print (check your library system!)
Tokyo Godathers, 2020 GKIDS re-release special features:— Making Of Tokyo Godfathers
— The Process of Animation
— An Interview with Shakina Nayfack
Part of The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective
E-mail us: pixarpodcast@gmail.com
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