Before he transitioned, Z (Breton Lalama – The Madness, Slasher) was a rising musical theatre star struggling with his gender identity. One year into taking testosterone, he has finally started to feel at home in his body but has lost all control of his voice. At the same time, Z’s long-term partner, Danielle (Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah – The Last of Us), feels she’s lost the person she fell in love with. Unable to book work with his changing voice, Z starts bartending, where his new boss, Santi (Xavier Lopez – We Forgot to Break Up), emboldens him to fight for himself and his dreams. Z starts working with a singing instructor, Shelly, to learn how to use his new voice, and maybe even trust himself.

“Really Happy Someday is one of those rare gems of a film that creates a world for the audience to simply live in and then simply sits with the soul when the credits roll. It’s a world to remind the audience that no matter what, at the end of the day, one must be true to themselves and not let anything get in the way of that. When there is a will, there is a way.” (Elements of Madness)

“With components that pull at heartstrings and soothe the heartache of many 2SLGBTQ+ people, the authenticity of this movie is so intense that it is easy for viewers to forget they are watching a fictional movie, not a documentary. It is refreshing to watch a queer film that leaves audiences optimistic about the future of the characters. No one is dead, no one is sick, and things are finally looking up. Overall, this piece leaves viewers hopeful that maybe, just maybe, we all can be Really Happy Someday.” (Now Toronto)

“Really Happy Someday doesn’t offer quick happiness or simple solutions. Instead, it asks us to accept both struggles and victories, to recognize that growing isn’t always easy, and to keep believing that happiness can come, even if it feels far away. For anyone feeling stuck or unsure about being themselves, this film gently reminds us: you might not feel truly happy right now—but one day, you will.” (The Curb)

Monday, April 27
Doors 8:15 pm | Film 8:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Tickets HERE

REALLY HAPPY SOMEDAY (J. Stevens, 2024 / 89 mins / NR) A rising musical theatre star struggles with his changing voice during his gender transition. With the help of a singing coach, he learns to trust himself, reclaim his career, and reconnect with the people he loves.

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