Palmer (2021) This movie is a Hidden Gem

[Susan R]

 

I came across this new gem of a movie and thought I’d share it with you all. It’s an inspiring heartwarming story that will leave you with a smile and a maybe tear. This transgender related movie is called Palmer (2021) and it’s an tv+ exclusive so it may be difficult for some to see for awhile. Justine Timberlake (Palmer) is so good in this and young Sam played by Ryder Allen is spectacular. Ryder and Timberlake have great chemistry in this movie.

 

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi4234527001?

 

Here’s the Plot…

A bullied young non binary child lives with a drug addicted Mother and an abusive boyfriend. Palmer (Justin Timberlake) recently released from prison after serving 12 years for attempted murder, moves in with his Grandmother and rediscovers his heart in the process of learning to accept his past and a new way of being in the world.

 

Hope those of you that have a way to watch it, love it as much as I did.

 

Susan R?

 

 

[Davie]

Yes. Fine movie. When the hero is a young trans girl, ya gotta love it.

[KayC]

I think this one is going to be a multi-tissue box movie.  Thank you for sharing @Susan R❣️

 

[Kasumi63]

I just saw this movie! Loved it！

[Susan R]

On 6/13/2021 at 3:46 AM, Kasumi63 said:

I just saw this movie! Loved it！

I am so glad you enjoyed it. It’s rare to see a movie with one of the main characters being a transgender individual with a good plot and a happy ending. It was done well.

[Charlize]

Thanks for the review.  I will definitely look for it.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[Janae]

@Susan R  Excellent movie. Five Stars.  And yes the tissues are needed. Thank you for your review.

 

Janae

[Davie]

I finally watched this whole movie instead of leaping to the end—I can't stand violence in a story about a child. But I had to trust it, trust myself. I was better for having seen it all in this case. Life can be painful, yet good things can happen.

— Davie

[Susan R]

@Davie Glad you saw it to the end. It was to me a very realistic portrayal and I agree, it hurts to see any child hurt emotionally because of being transgender. It shows how even one person showing love and compassion can make a huge difference in a child’s life. The end had me teared up in a good way. I just wish more people could see it. It was only available on AppleTV+ when I saw it. I hope it gets into other mainstream platforms so I can recommend it to others I know.

[Guest]

Susan,

 

Thank you for the recommendation on this movie. I have Apple TV+ and I will be watching this later today. 

 

[GraceH]

4 hours ago, Susan R said:

It shows how even one person showing love and compassion can make a huge difference in a child’s life.

My mother, who was an educator of teachers of English, told me that studies show that just one person is what's needed to make a child come out whole and good from an otherwise horrible situation.  Think poverty and being surrounded by horrible people.  As long as the child has that one person to count on, they come out OK -- Grace.

[GraceH]

4 hours ago, Davie said:

I can't stand violence in a story about a child.

Violence and bullying are parts of almost all trans-girl stories that I've read, and I've read a LOT.  Before HRT, I could disassociate and get through those parts without really feeling the impact, but now I have to feel it, which was my goal with HRT anyway.  But it seems that for children who know their identity as a child, it's pretty rough.  Even if the roughness is only typical boy interaction or father-"son" interaction.  "male" interaction is still emotionally difficult for a trans girl, even if its not explicit abuse.  Or implicit abuse because dad is trying to beat the girl out of her.  My step-father was just straight out abusive and I embraced the male role to mitigate that; I hid the emotions deep inside.

 

Grace.

 

 

 

 

[Davie]

 

Thanks for sharing that @GraceHand @Susan R.

Yes, a single bit of light can clear the whole room sometimes.

When I was young my best friend said this to me and it made a huge difference:

"You know, your father is "bleeping" nuts!" That took me out of my isolation with my fears because it made them real. This movie did the same.

— Davie

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6857376/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

 

[Guest]

Palmer was a great movie with a great message.