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What's in a Name

Jon Cory, a 53-year-old New York performance artist, is the subject of a captivating and unconventional documentary that explores his life.

Intimate, shocking, and often humorous, this movie tells the captivating story of Jon Cory, a notorious New York City performance artist. Despite his efforts to subvert societal norms by getting breast implants and becoming a "gender terrorist," his 82-year-old Jewish mother is thrilled with his new look. The film offers a unique perspective on the complexities of the human psyche through the portrait of an extraordinary individual in a city where normalcy is rare.

Info about What's in a Name

Studio(s): Soul Docs

Originally Released: United States, Nov 28, 2009

Genres:Biography, Documentary