Transsexuals (1971)
In 1971, a group of students in New York City learning how to use the nascent technology of portable video interviewed Deborah Hartin for this documentary short. Having spent 20-plus years trying to conform to life in the body of a man, she followed her destiny all the way to Casablanca to receive the gender affirmation surgery that she had long yearned for and had attempted to self-administer in the past. Along with Esther Reilly (who was recently post-operative) and others in the transgender community, Hartin shares her story, revealing how the procedure had transformed her body, her life and her activism.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Transsexuals about?
- In 1971, a group of students in New York City learning how to use the nascent technology of portable video interviewed Deborah Hartin for this documentary short. Having spent 20-plus years trying to conform to life in the body of a man, she followed her destiny all the way to Casablanca to receive the gender affirmation surgery that she had long yearned for and had attempted to self-administer in the past. Along with Esther Reilly (who was recently post-operative) and others in the transgender community, Hartin shares her story, revealing how the procedure had transformed her body, her life and her activism.
- Who directed Transsexuals?
- Transsexuals was directed by Shridhar Bapat, Daniel Landau, Susan Milano, Garret Ormiston, Elyshia Pass.
- Who stars in Transsexuals?
- Transsexuals stars Deborah Hartin, Esther Reilly, Sylvia Rivera.
- How long is Transsexuals?
- Transsexuals has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Transsexuals?
- Transsexuals is a Documentary film.