Myra Breckinridge (1970)

Adapted from Gore Vidal’s novel of the same title, “Myra Breckinridge” is a 1970s comedy centered around a homosexual man who undergoes a gender reassignment surgery to deceive his uncle into relinquishing a substantial sum of money. The mere portrayal of this premise sheds light on why the film garnered significant criticism.

Upon its initial release, the movie provoked strong reactions from traditional-minded individuals who deemed subjects like transsexualism, S & M, and irreverent gay humor as offensive and lacking in decency. In today’s context, it might incite backlash from transgender activists who, in the absence of concrete evidence, assert that Myra represents a transgender woman and feel that the portrayal reflects negatively on them.