One would think a film about a cross-dressing mob boss would be some over-the-top comedy. But, in the case of Crossing, Roger Larry has taken a concept that could easily be farce, and turned it into a serious drama. I found Sebastian Spence's performance of Daniel Cimmerman, a mob boss who likes womens clothing, is compelling. It is a fascinating character study into the mind of someone who has been through an intense/ scary experience changes, and how their inner demons surface. Bif Naked was also very good as Bernie. Not many women can pull off a performance like that, and make it believable. The sex scenes are both tasteful and integral to the story, shedding more light onto Daniel's mindset. This is the kind of film Canadian cinema needs. It never tries to pass for American, nor does it wave a giant Maple Leaf at the audience.
Review of Crossing
