Being Marcus (2019)
Marcus Pabon-Lara loves swimming but is too self-conscious to take off his top in public. Will a mastectomy give him the body confidence needed to go for his first swim since he was a teenager? An honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man, follows self-proclaimed “proud geek” Marcus during the lead up to his much-anticipated operation. Along the way, we meet his friends and his mother, finding out more about Marcus and how he feels about his transition.
Director: Cathy Heffernan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: May 1, 2019
Original Language: en
Keywords
deaf, swimmer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Being Marcus about?
- Marcus Pabon-Lara loves swimming but is too self-conscious to take off his top in public. Will a mastectomy give him the body confidence needed to go for his first swim since he was a teenager? An honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man, follows self-proclaimed “proud geek” Marcus during the lead up to his much-anticipated operation. Along the way, we meet his friends and his mother, finding out more about Marcus and how he feels about his transition.
- Who directed Being Marcus?
- Being Marcus was directed by Cathy Heffernan.
- How long is Being Marcus?
- Being Marcus has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Being Marcus?
- Being Marcus is a Documentary film.