I Am My Own Woman (1992)

4.6/10 90 min Drama Documentary

Overview

The life story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who survived the Nazi reign as a trans woman and helped start the German gay liberation movement. Documentary with some dramatized scenes. Two actors play the young and middle aged Charlotte and she plays herself in the later years.

Cast

Robert Dietl

Zitzenau

Evelyn Cron

Aunt Luise

Heiner Carow

Himself

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