Canada 2024Language:EnglishSubtitles:EnglishDirector:Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-LeeWriter:Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-LeeCinematographer:Adam CrosbyEditor:Mike MunnWith:Cast: Jacky Shane, Makayla Couture, Rodney DiverlusProducer:Amanda BurtProduction Company:Bangers Films98 min, Colour and B&W

“I was just being me. I never tried to explain myself to anyone - they never explained themselves to me.” – Jackie Shane: a personality ahead of her time, enchanting the world with her unique voice. The documentary ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY addresses the colourful story and mysterious disappearance of the trans performer in the 60s and 70s. A film by Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee that captivates with its topicality and exceptional production. Virtuoso musical interludes are paired with dreamy animations that reflect the nature of the extraordinary singer, thereby sweeping the audience away on an inspiring journey.

Director's Biography:Directors' biographies:Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee are two Canadian directors. While Rosenberg-Lee has so far been known primarily for his work on ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY, Mabbott has already won several awards for various works.

Director's Filmography:
Filmography Michael Mabbott:

2015 MUSIC LESSONS (SHORT)
2011 THE YARD (TV)
2006 CITIZEN DUANE
2005 THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES OF GUY TERRIFICO

Filmography Lucah Rosenberg-Lee: 

2015 PASSING (SHORT)


Directors' photos: © Anna Reagon, Lindsay Duncan
Film image: © NFB Banger Films