Fixin’ to Stay

Trans, Queer , & rooted in the South.

Fixin’ to Stay is a documentary that honors the joy, resilience, and deep-rooted strength of trans and queer communities in the Southeastern United States. Through intimate storytelling and evocative visuals, the film challenges prevailing stereotypes about the South, uplifting powerful narratives of community care, cultural history, and the radical act of choosing to stay—and thrive—in a place you call home, regardless of how outsiders or local politicians may perceive you.

As the film unfolds, it becomes clear that belonging isn’t just about geography—it’s about solidarity, about who you choose to stand with and how you show up for one another. It’s about healing.

While in some ways a love letter to Southern queer and trans communities—it’s a heartfelt invitation for the rest of the country to love their neighbors more deeply. By centering this unique lens, the film invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships to place, identity, and the transformative power of care and connection.