FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Our dad, Danielle direct trailer link:
Contact: David Roberson
Roberson Public Relations
310-925-8786
LGBTQ+ JOURNALISTS AND OUTLETS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ZOOM PRESS DAYS WITH QUEER DIRECTOR S.E. KING AND DANIELLE JOY “DJ” HEALEY FROM THE IMMERSIVE NEW DOCUMENTARY
Our dad, Danielle
In 2017 Danielle Joy “DJ” Healey is finally ready to come out as a trans woman. How would this transition affect her 30-year marriage to Becky, their two daughters, and her prestigious law career in the vortex of Texas conservatism?
Los Angeles, CA (November 20, 2024) Zoom Press Days have been scheduled for November 20, 22, and 26, for Queer Director S.E. King’s Our dad, Danille, the immersive story of Danielle Joy “DJ” Healey. Danielle is a world-renowned patent attorney in Sugar Land, fighting for trans rights in the vortex of Texas conservatism, as she and her family challenge the idea of what modern love looks like.
The majority of the documentary crew is comprised of LGBTQ+ talent, including the director S.E. King and producer Leah Judge, who are life partners – partners in work and life–who run Melba Productions, a boutique production company that focuses on LGBTQ+ community, women, POC, people with disabilities, and all other underrepresented voices, shining a light on stories that need to be told honestly and empathetically.
Today is not likely for anyone to be able to schedule an interview at such short notice, but the option is still available, just in case. Additionally, Zoom, phone, and in-studio interviews are available beginning in December. Please email david@robersonpr.com
Our dad, Danille was released this month by Buffalo 8 on all major TVOD platforms including Apple TV, Prime Video, and YouTube.
Our dad, Danielle trailer: https://youtu.be/3tVwMHzoTtQ
A PRIVATE SCREENER LINK is available for your editorial, interview, and review consideration. Please email david@robersonpr.com
After the November 5 elections, films and documentaries about LGBTQ+ people are more important than ever. I hope you can please review the film and participate in our Press Days. If you don’t do interviews, can you please forward this email and private screener link below to your colleagues at your outlet who may be interested? If you do not have the bandwidth to review the film, can you please share the trailer, poster, and synopsis with your audience to let them know about the documentary, please?
SYNOPSIS: The quirky, uplifting story of a larger-than-life patent attorney in Sugar Land, Texas who, at 57, came out as a trans woman and is now navigating LGBTQ+ issues and fighting for trans rights, as she and her family challenge the idea of what modern love looks like.
Danielle and Becky met and fell in love in the 80s. A wildly successful lawyer and social butterfly wife, they were best friends from the moment they met. To the outside world, they had it all figured out, but Danielle was hiding a secret behind a beard, a big personality, and fancy suits.
In 2017 Danielle Joy “DJ” Healey is finally ready to come out as a trans woman. How would this transition affect her 30-year marriage to Becky, their two daughters, and her prestigious law career in the vortex of Texas conservatism?
As the political landscape evolves and Danielle’s world expands, she integrates into the LGBTQ+ community, using her legal prowess to help fight for the rights of her trans and queer brothers, sisters & siblings.
Interviews are available with Our dad, Danielle director, S.E. King, and Danielle Joy “DJ” Healey.
Our dad, Danielle ZOOM PRESS DAYS SCHEDULE. Please use the Zoom Scheduler links to schedule the times that work best for you. If you need more than 15 minutes, please book two consecutive time slots for interviews up to 25 minutes.
Wednesday, November 20, 9am-1pm PT with director S.E. King.
Zoom Scheduler link for Wednesday:
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Friday, November 22, 7am-11:00pm PT with director Patricia McGregor & Danielle Joy “DJ” Healey together.
Zoom Scheduler link for Friday
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Tuesday, November 26, 9am12pm PT with director S.E. King.
Zoom Scheduler link for Tuesday
YouTube trailer link: https://youtu.be/3tVwMHzoTtQ
Downloadable trailer link: https://vimeo.com/melbaproductions/ourdaddanielletrailer
Private screener link available upon request from: david@robersonpr.com
Online Production Notes: Our dad, Danielle EPK2024.pdf – Google Drive
PR Assets Google Drive Folder, including poster and photos, etc:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1apYBNWXrpc9Lor6njEVZ6RJQnUP_42t4?usp=sharing
Official website: https://ourdaddanielle.com
https://www.instagram.com/ourdaddanielle
https://www.facebook.com/ourdaddanielle
AWARDS & OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:
- Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature | Manchester International Film Festival
• Jury Award for LGBTQ+ Voices | Portland Film Festival - Audience Award | Portland Film Festival
• Audience Award | Vail Film Festival - Official Selection | Dances With Films (Los Angeles)
- Official Selection | Out on Film (Atlanta)
- Official Selection | Charlotte Film Festival
FUN FACTS BEHIND THE FILM
- Of the core team, 100% identify as women or gender nonbinary, several are from BIPOC communities, and our Director, Producer & DP are LGBTQ+
- Leah Judge (Producer) and S.E. King (Director/Producer) wrote, and Leah performed, the original song for the opening credits “When You Look At Me” as the film’s LGBTQ+ anthem
- Danielle (film subject) was the director’s neighbor when the director was growing up in Texas
- Jeri Ann Young (film subject) has worked her way through the ranks to become top Team Captain for the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Cast:
Danielle Joy “DJ” Healey, Becky Healey, Sarah Healey, Sasha Simmon, Jeri Ann Young, Ana Andrea Molina, Anita Kadala, Cynthia Oliver, Ruth Leibowitz Saladino, and Michael Healey.
Crew:
Director: S.E. King
Producers: S.E. King & Leah Judge
Director of Photography: Sarah Anderson
Cinematographer: Matteo Ghidoni
Consulting Producers: Caroline Pay & Edrei Hutson
Sensitivity Consultant: Nova Donnell
Editors: Leah Judge & Robby Barnett
Additional Editors: Malinda Zehner & Kevin Kranzky
Sound Mixer: Marcos Castro
Colorist: Sarah London
Animator: Will Kim
Digital Compositor: Jian Lee
Original Music: Under The Rug, Leah Judge, Rory Mohan, Deanna Devore
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