As a pioneering climber of the 1970’s, Jamie Logan quietly ticked off first ascents on some of North America’s most treacherous climbs. But looking death in the face on the side of the mountain was nothing compared to the secret Jamie held that threatened to shatter her entire world. It was a secret so terrifying that Jamie stayed silent for over 60 years.
Jamie Logan — the tough, dominant, successful climber and architect — wanted to live as a woman.
At age 69 Jamie announced to her wife and four grown children that she was going to begin transitioning into the person she had always wanted to be. Now, as a 76 year old woman, Jamie has more love and connection than ever before. Her climbing community has deepened, her relationship with her wife has transformed (for the better!), and her sense of self has never been so strong…nor has her sense of purpose.
Jamie wants to let other trans people know that life can be OK. In fact, it can be better than you could ever imagine. This short film is Jamie’s journey to allow herself to be herself.
Jamie Logan – a pioneering alpinist, has climbed some of the most dangerous climbs in the world, but nothing felt as life-threatening as admitting that, at age 69, she wanted to begin living as a woman. This short film demonstrates that love and trust can be the ultimate act of rebellion.
A former professional mountain biker, Darcy Hennessey began her film career as an action-sports cinematographer and is now one of the most awarded and prolific female action-sports filmmakers in the industry today. Her artistic pursuits aim to whimsically merge sport and cinema and have gathered hundreds of festival accolades and prestigious Vimeo “Staff Picks” (including Best of the Year) in the process. She was mentored by Darren Aronofsky at the Reykjavik International Film Festival Talent Lab, and loves bridging the gap between documentary, live-action, and all the worlds in between.
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