ADAM’S APPLE
A transgender teen and his mother chronicle their lives, artistically weaving a rare and intimate portrait of a family in transition. Two decades of footage trace a boy’s path to manhood and his parents' vulnerability as they reckon with change.
Description
New York Premiere
ADAM’S APPLE is an immersively intimate, collaborative documentary told through the dual perspectives of Adam, a transgender teen, and his mother, visual artist Amy Jenkins, that offers an authentic and tender counterpoint to the hostility facing trans youth today. Adam’s journey balances the milestones of gender transition with the rhythms of adolescence.
As Adam asserts his identity and steps out into the world, his parents grapple with the challenges of raising a teen while learning to let go. Through a visually poetic approach, the film transforms a deeply personal archive, collected over two decades, into a powerful and joyful testament to the beauty and difficulty of reckoning with change.
“Artist Amy Jenkins presents a deeply personal documentary that invites us into her home to witness her son Adam’s journey. Through an intimate and unguarded lens, ADAM’S APPLE follows Adam’s early transition stages while capturing a mother’s evolving understanding, admiration, and unwavering support. With tenderness and honesty, the film highlights Adam’s strength and integrity, offering a moving portrait of family, love, while revealing the challenges and growth that come with embracing one’s true self. A vital film that gives trans youth and their families something to hold onto.” –Anton Astudillo (Programmer)
Part of NewFest Pride 2026
Director
Amy Jenkins
Producer
Brit Fryer, Amy Jenkins
Writer
Adam Sieswerda