Michael | I Am

Interviews with the creators provide context on how they approached such a polarizing subject without becoming a "dramatized op-ed piece."

: A unique perspective on how the film can be viewed as a tool for understanding and empathy, even for those who find Glatze’s actions difficult to accept. I Am Michael - a lesson in empathy - Diversity Role Models I Am Michael

Critics have analyzed the film's objective tone and its attempt to tackle the intersection of faith and identity. Interviews with the creators provide context on how

: An analysis of how the film handles the "self-doubt, fear, and prejudice" associated with modern homosexuality. sometimes frustrating figure.

: Director Justin Kelly discusses documenting Glatze's inscrutable life without judging his choices.

: Critic A.O. Scott examines the film’s "determined objectivity" and how it portrays Glatze as a complex, sometimes frustrating figure.