Tootsie: A Classic Comedy-Drama Exploring Gender and Identity

Tootsie is a 1982 American comedy-drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, and Bill Murray. The movie tells the story of Michael Dorsey (Hoffman), an out-of-work actor who disguises himself as a woman to land a role on a soap opera.

The term "Tootsie" is used in the film to refer to Michael's female persona, which he creates in order to audition for the soap opera. The character of Tootsie becomes a popular and beloved figure on the show, but Michael struggles to maintain his secret identity and keep his true identity hidden from his co-stars and the show's producers.

The movie explores themes of gender, identity, and the challenges of being an actor in Hollywood. It was a critical and commercial success, and is widely considered one of the best films of the 1980s.