Casa Susanna_
"More than a home. A haven."
In the 50s and 60s, deep in the American countryside at the foot of the Catskills, a small wooden house with a barn behind it was home to the first clandestine network of cross-dressers. Diane and Kate are now 80 years old. At the time, they were men and part of this secret organization. Today, they relate this forgotten but essential chapter of the early days of trans-identity. It is a story full of noise and fury, rich in extraordinary characters, including the famous Susanna, who had the courage to create this refuge that came to be known as Casa Susanna.
Starring
Katherine Cummings, Diana Merry-Shapiro, Betsy Wollheim
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Casa Susanna was released 4 years ago in 2022.
Overview
In the 50s and 60s, deep in the American countryside at the foot of the Catskills, a small wooden house with a barn behind it was home to the first clandesti...
Casa Susanna is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (5)
KC
Katherine Cummings
Self
DM
Diana Merry-Shapiro
Self
BW
Betsy Wollheim
Self
GB
Gregory Bagarozy
Self
CJ
Christine Jorgensen
Self (archive footage)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
8.0/10 (9 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Casa Susanna about?
In the 50s and 60s, deep in the American countryside at the foot of the Catskills, a small wooden house with a barn behind it was home to the first clandestine network of cross-dressers. Diane and Kate are now 80 years old. At the time, they were men and part of this secret organization. Today, they relate this forgotten but essential chapter of the early days of trans-identity. It is a story full of noise and fury, rich in extraordinary characters, including the famous Susanna, who had the courage to create this refuge that came to be known as Casa Susanna.
How long is Casa Susanna?
Casa Susanna has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Casa Susanna?
The cast of Casa Susanna includes Katherine Cummings, Diana Merry-Shapiro, Betsy Wollheim, Gregory Bagarozy, Christine Jorgensen.
What is the rating of Casa Susanna?
Casa Susanna has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary