Pat, the evasive, androgynous SNL character played by Julia Sweeney, was a ubiquitous presence in the pop culture ether of the 1990s. Now, 35 years after the first “It’s Pat” sketch debuted on SNL, Tribeca alum filmmaker Ro Haber and a who’s who of queer and trans comedians and writers (including Sweeney herself) come together to confront the existence of Pat. Through discussions and debate via the lens of 2025 and trans visibility, the group goes on a mission to reframe the character — an unexpected opportunity to not erase Pat but reclaim them in a manner that eliminates ridicule and instills empowerment.
This film was supported by Utah Film Center’s Fiscal Sponsorship Program. Fiscal Sponsorship has supported over 450 projects.