I Am My Own Woman

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.

Release Date

30 October 1992

90 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Young Charlotte von Mahlsdorf 20-40 years
Young Charlotte von Mahlsdorf 15-17 years
Zitzenau
Charlotte's staff member
Charlotte's staff member
Aunt Luise
Charlotte's father