#TIFF24: “WILL AND HARPER” REVIEW

By Amanda Gilmore

Will Ferrell’s close friend of 30 years, Harper Steele, wrote him an email informing him that she’s coming out as a Trans woman. Shortly after, the two decided to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship.

Will and Harper’s friendship started on Saturday Night Live. She got hired as a Writer on the late-night show in 1995, the same week Will joined the Cast. Will & Harper is a very funny Documentary. Watching these two hilarious people on a road trip across America leads to many funny jokes and situations. Along their travels, they even check in with previous SNL cast members where more fun is to be had.

But the best part of Will & Harper is watching two close friends being completely open with each other. Will’s been open about knowing nothing about the trans community before Harper came out. This documentary captures the trust and honesty these two share. Harper is willing to answer any question Will has about her transition while Harper asks Will questions about his feelings regarding her transition. What Director Josh Greenbaum (Strays, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar), Will, and Harper have created is a documentary that will change minds.

Will & Harper is an entertaining, heartwarming, and informative portrait of friendship, transition, and America.

Will & Harper screens at TIFF ’24:

Wednesday, September 11
Roy Thomson Hall
5:30 pm

Thursday, September 12
TIFF Lightbox
3:30 pm

Saturday, September 14
TIFF Lightbox
9:30 pm