The Boy Who Was Born a Girl (2009)
Brought up as Natasha for 15 years, Jon can remember feeling male since he was only five years old.
Jon is a typical teenage boy in all respects except one: he was born a girl. He has now been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, a condition that affects over 100 British children every year, and is embarking on an extraordinary journey of transition. Director Julia Moon follows mother and son through the first three months of Jon's life-changing treatment as the testosterone pushes his female body into male puberty.
Director: Julia Moon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: September 3, 2009
Cast
- Jon Edwards - Self
- Luisa Edwards - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Bleddyn Rhys, Jane Murrell
Production: Channel 4 Television
Original Language: en
Keywords
lgbt teen, lgbt parenting, transgender, family documentary, transgender men
More Films by Director: Julia Moon
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy Who Was Born a Girl about?
- Jon is a typical teenage boy in all respects except one: he was born a girl. He has now been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, a condition that affects over 100 British children every year, and is embarking on an extraordinary journey of transition. Director Julia Moon follows mother and son through the first three months of Jon's life-changing treatment as the testosterone pushes his female body into male puberty.
- Who directed The Boy Who Was Born a Girl?
- The Boy Who Was Born a Girl was directed by Julia Moon.
- Who stars in The Boy Who Was Born a Girl?
- The Boy Who Was Born a Girl stars Jon Edwards, Luisa Edwards.
- How long is The Boy Who Was Born a Girl?
- The Boy Who Was Born a Girl has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy Who Was Born a Girl?
- The Boy Who Was Born a Girl is a Documentary film.