Video Interview: @ThisFunktional talks with MISTAKE’s Filmmaker talks about finding the right way to tell this complicated story

Jesus Figueroa, @Thisfunktional of ThisFunktional.com, talks with filmmaker Honey Lauren about feature film MISTAKE. MISTAKE is a nuanced, historical drama about an intersex child born in 1941 who is forced to grow up as a man named Larry in the deep South of the 1970’s. As he struggles with self-loathing over his unique and socially forbidden identity, he desperately seeks to find family and friends who will understand and support him. A surprise discovery of love and friendship with Lily, another town outsider, brings him joy and acceptance, while he must also deal with the heartbreaking violence and uncompromising bigotry of his small-town rural life. 2026 SIFF Screening Info: Mon, Feb. 23, 1:00pm, Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre (World Premiere) Wed., Feb. 25, 4:10pm, Mary D. Fisher Theatre