Don’t miss our special Q&A screening with the film’s director, Jody Wilson!
A sideshow can be a magical place, serving as a safe haven for its inhabitants. Cleo, the 88th generation of proud bearded women, is part of a family-run exhibit where her mother, Lady Andre, expects her to uphold tradition through sword swallowing. However, when Cleo’s fresh ideas for the sword show are rejected, she feels the urge to leave her talented yet unconventional family in search of love and a new normal without facial hair.
Jody Wilson is a Canadian filmmaker, having directed the award-winning short film “Indigo” in 2016. In 2023, she released her first feature, “The Bearded Girl”, inspired by her rural Alberta upbringing. As a member of the LGBTQ community, Jody creates films that empower marginalized individuals by centering their stories on screen.
