Transsexuals (1971)

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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.

Director: Shridhar Bapat, Daniel Landau, Susan Milano, Garret Ormiston, Elyshia Pass
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
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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.