I am Bonnie (2014)

I am Bonnie (2014) poster

Bonnie is on the run again. He has been on the run from his family and sports fraternity since failing a 'sex test' before the Bangkok Asian Games in 1998. Born intersex, raised by poor, illiterate and confused parents as a girl named 'Bandana', s/he became one of the finest strikers of Indian Woman's football team in her/his short career. A sex reassignment surgery later transformed her/him to a man but left him without a home or a career. He left home, took up idol-making for a living.He met Swati, married soon but moved once again fearing social backlash. His fight to establish his identity, struggle for existence met by a sarcastic society yet to learn to take 'other genders' seriously.

Director: Sourabh Kanti Datta, Farha Khatun
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
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Cast

Editing: Farha Khatun
Production: Films Division of India
Country: India
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: bn

Keywords

intersex

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I am Bonnie about?
Bonnie is on the run again. He has been on the run from his family and sports fraternity since failing a 'sex test' before the Bangkok Asian Games in 1998. Born intersex, raised by poor, illiterate and confused parents as a girl named 'Bandana', s/he became one of the finest strikers of Indian Woman's football team in her/his short career. A sex reassignment surgery later transformed her/him to a man but left him without a home or a career. He left home, took up idol-making for a living.He met Swati, married soon but moved once again fearing social backlash. His fight to establish his identity, struggle for existence met by a sarcastic society yet to learn to take 'other genders' seriously.
Who directed I am Bonnie?
I am Bonnie was directed by Sourabh Kanti Datta, Farha Khatun.
Who stars in I am Bonnie?
I am Bonnie stars Bonnie Pal.
How long is I am Bonnie?
I am Bonnie has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is I am Bonnie?
I am Bonnie is a Documentary film.
Where was I am Bonnie produced?
I am Bonnie was produced in India.