My Body is Political (2017)

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Paula, Beatriz, Giu and Fernando live in one of the poorest favelas of São Paulo. A world of marginalization and despair, in which they struggle for their rights as transgenders, but also for survival: according to the statistics from the Transgender Europe NGO, Brazil is the nation with the highest number of murders of transgender people each year. The choice to experience your body in complete freedom is a revolutionary concept and highly risky in this context. It is an affirmation of one's being. it is no coincidence that one of them, who has begun the transition phase writes in his diary: "Each hormone pill is a declaration of ownership of my body. After each pill, I feel much better in my own skin". This movie shows their daily life, their struggles and protests in a world where ignorance becomes oppression and hate: in a word transphobia.

Director: Alice Riff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
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Cinematography: Vinícius Berger
Editing: Yuri Amaral
Production: Paideia Filmes, Studio Riff
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Body is Political about?
Paula, Beatriz, Giu and Fernando live in one of the poorest favelas of São Paulo. A world of marginalization and despair, in which they struggle for their rights as transgenders, but also for survival: according to the statistics from the Transgender Europe NGO, Brazil is the nation with the highest number of murders of transgender people each year. The choice to experience your body in complete freedom is a revolutionary concept and highly risky in this context. It is an affirmation of one's being. it is no coincidence that one of them, who has begun the transition phase writes in his diary: "Each hormone pill is a declaration of ownership of my body. After each pill, I feel much better in my own skin". This movie shows their daily life, their struggles and protests in a world where ignorance becomes oppression and hate: in a word transphobia.
Who directed My Body is Political?
My Body is Political was directed by Alice Riff.
Who stars in My Body is Political?
My Body is Political stars Linn da Quebrada, Paula Beatriz, Giu Nonato, Fernando Ribeiro.
How long is My Body is Political?
My Body is Political has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is My Body is Political?
My Body is Political is a Documentary film.
Where was My Body is Political produced?
My Body is Political was produced in Brazil.