Documentary ‘Amma’s Pride’ Spotlights Landmark Trans Marriage Case in India
Naman Ramachandran Tamil Nadu’s first legally-registered trans marriage takes center stage in director Shiva Krish’s documentary short “Amma’s Pride,” the sole LGBTQ+ selection at this year’s International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
The film chronicles the journey of Srija, a trans woman from South India, and her groundbreaking legal victory that secured her right to marry her cisgender partner, Arun.
At the heart of the narrative is Srija’s relationship with her mother Valli, whose support proves crucial amid mounting societal pressures. “I came across an article in 2019 about how Srija became the first trans person to register her marriage in Tamil Nadu through a historic court verdict,” Krish said. “When I started spending time with Srija and her family, I realized the importance of her mother Valli, who was her biggest champion.
That was something which none of the press had reported.” The documentary, four years in the making, brings together a team of producers with deep connections to the subject matter.
