About Suited

Suited is a 2016 documentary directed by Jason Benjamin and produced by Lena Dunham. The film follows the journey of various transgender individuals and their experiences with Bindle & Keep, a Brooklyn-based bespoke tailoring company that caters specifically to the LGBTQ community.

Making / Production

The documentary was filmed over an eighteen-month period, capturing the personal and professional lives of Bindle & Keep's clients. Producer Lena Dunham and director Jason Benjamin combined their distinct storytelling styles to create a respectful and inclusive narrative.

Actors

• Rae Tutera - As a Bindle & Keep employee and a gender non-conforming person, Rae provides insight into the challenges and triumphs faced by Bindle & Keep's clientele.
• Daniel Friedman - Daniel is the critical binding agent in the operation of Bindle & Keep. His traditional tailoring skills create a safe space for the LGBTQ community to explore fashion and identity.
• Derrick, Everett, Aidan, and Jillian - As clients of Bindle & Keep, their stories add depth and realness to the film, each with their unique experiences and perceptions of gender identity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Producer Lena Dunham was inspired to create Suited after her sister used Bindle & Keep's services.
• The clients featured in the film were not actors but real customers of Bindle & Keep, adding authenticity to the narrative.
• Despite being a documentary, Suited shares a narrative perspective more common to fictional movies, bringing a dramatic and emotive aspect to the film.

Quotes

• "It's not about the suit, it's about being seen for who you are." - Daniel Friedman
• "Every fitting is a therapy session." - Rae Tutera

Music / Soundtrack

• The soundtrack was composed by Ian Hultquist, featuring a mix of uplifting, thoughtful, and emotive music to match the tone of the film.