This is an intimate, personal, and quietly powerful film. Scenes of them talking honestly and openly about events in their lives or recreating a scene from their childhood, are affecting. But it is Jesse’s relationship with Madsen that forms the core of the film. In addition, Madsen grapples with some painful remarks regarding his transition. But “North by Current” is not a true crime story instead, the film parses out information-about the case, and about the family history-to examine the truth and lies people tell in order to cope with a difficult reality. Both Madsen’s sister, Jesse, and her partner David, are suspected of child abuse in a case that was initially ruled a tragic accident. The provocative documentary “North by Current ” (on PBS November 1) opens by asking, “How did you become who you became?” Trans filmmaker Angelo Madsen Minax takes a reflective approach to answering this question about identity-formation by investigating his own family members, who are still reeling from the death of his niece, Kalla. A trans documentary, a lesbian-inclusive horror film, a classic lesbian film, a Brazilian film by a gay filmmaker, and an Argentine LGBTQ drama - along with a queer webseries and a trio of queer short films - are all available to stream in November.