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Fatherhood and Parenthood

Media featuring trans fathers, reproductive themes, non-binary parents, and gender-diverse parents of varying identities and experiences.

This category includes media which discusses gender-diverse reproductive healthcare, such as Oliver Jähnke's 2022 interview with Fredrik Stillerud. It also includes trans men who conceive unwillingly or unknowingly, as seen in Queer and Southern God (2018) and discussed in Yoseñio Lewis's 2021 interview, so viewers should proceed with caution.

Also included are trans men who become fathers without carrying children, by way of surrogacy or adoption or step-parenting, as seen in Our Baby (2020) and Changing Sexes (2008).

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Cis men David and Sindre with Kris, a trans man; three European gay men in the documentary Fatherhood. All are light-skinned with shaved heads and facial hair, gathered together around a hospital bed, Kris holding the throuple's new baby.
Documentary
2025
Norway (Kongeriket Norge), Iceland (Ísland), Germany (Deutschland)

Fatherhood

Kris, a Norwegian trans man in a multi-partner relationship with gay men David and Sindre, decides to carry a pregnancy.

A father, a light-skinned trans man, standing outdoors and holding his daughter. The pair are both smiling happily. He has short, black hair and is wearing wire-rimmed glasses and a black coat. His daughter has long, light brown hair and is wearing a black puffer jacket.
Interview
2024
United States of America

I Became A Trans Dad At 15

Nev, an eighteen-year-old American trans man, discusses becoming a father to his girlfriend's child when he was only fifteen, also discussing the support he received from his late mother and how his own father has also come to support him.

Francis, a middle-aged Russian man living in Spain, standing indoors with his hands on his hips. He is wearing blue jeans and has a tattoo on his chest. His top surgery scars are visible and he has dyed blond hair. He is light-skinned. This is a film still from the documentary Being Transgender in Russia.
Documentary, Short Film
2024
Russia (Россия), Spain (España)

Being Transgender in Russia

Francis, a 47-year-old Russian trans man living in Spain, is interviewed about his transition, family, and experiences of discrimination. Trans and gender-diverse rights in Russia are also discussed.

Frankie, a pregnant Kiwi trans man standing indoors, looking lovingly at their male partner. The background of the image is plain light brown. Frankie is wearing a dark blue t-shirt, has a shaved head, and light skin.
Documentary
2024
New Zealand (Aotearoa)

Trans and Pregnant

Frankie, a Kiwi trans man, is filmed throughout a pregnancy journey which includes miscarrying, trying again, and eventually giving birth to a healthy baby.

A watercolour illustration of a trans man and his daughter, featured in the short film My Parent, Neal.
Short Film, Animated Film
2023
United States of America

My Parent, Neal

A trans man named Neal and his daughter talk about his decision to transition in his sixties, with animations accompanying the interview.

Ja'Mel Ashely Ware, a Black trans man sitting indoors, wearing a peach yellow t-shirt. He is bald, with a black beard. He is sitting next to his partner, a feminine Black gay man with long, braided black hair, wearing a multicoloured patterned t-shirt. The background of the image is an orange and purple gradient.
Reality TV
2023
United States of America

TRANSworld Atlanta

Several American trans men are interviewed alongside their partners while on a couples' retreat. These men include Ja'Mel Ashely Ware, who has discussed his pregnancy journey publicly, Malik Brown, Shon Jackson, and Nick Devereux.

Trevon, a dark-skinned trans man in the documentary Beyond The Aggressives. He is leaning against railing, looking out over a river with a neutral expression. He is wearing a blue silk head scarf tied around his head, and a white t-shirt. He has short, dark hair and dark brown eyes. The background of the photo shows a bridge, a light blue sky, and city buildings in the far distance.
Documentary
2023
United States of America, Hong Kong (香港 )

Beyond the Aggressives: 25 Years Later

American trans man Octavio Sanders, Hongkonger-American trans man Chin Tsui, American trans man Trevon Haynes, and masculine-of-centre American boi Kisha Batista are filmed decades after appearing in The Aggressives (2005).

Eddy Leroy, a trans man played by French actress Catherine Frot, in the movie Un homme heureux. He is standing outdoors at night, lit by a warm orange glow, looking at someone in the blurred foreground. He is light-skinned with short, dark hair, wearing a black jacket over a white collared shirt.
Film
2023
France (Française)

Un homme heureux (A Happy Man)

Eddy Leroy, a trans man played by French actress Catherine Frot, comes out to his bigoted husband after decades of marriage. Two trans male actors have minor roles.

Shar, a dark-skinned non-binary person in the show Queer As Folk, sitting upright in a hospital bed. They have a short, closely-cropped afro which is dyed bright green, and are wearing a colourful, striped shirt over a white hospital gown. They are holding a baby in their arms and smiling.
Show
2022
United States of America

Queer As Folk

Shar, a non-binary person played by American actor CG, is in a relationship with a trans woman and begins this drama series giving birth to twins.

Fredrik Stillerud, a Norwegian-Swedish transman, standing outdoors. He is looking directly at the viewer and smiling happily. He is light-skinned with blue eyes and a ginger beard. He is wearing a white beanie with an indiscernible logo on it. He is wearing a collared light brown coat over a zipped-up blue jacket. A brick building can be seen in the background.
Interview
2022
Sweden (Sverige), Norway (Kongeriket Norge)

He is a QUEER DOULA

Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Fredrik Stillerud, a Norwegian-Swedish transman, about his work as a fertility doula, a teacher, and an advocate. He also discusses his desire to carry a pregnancy, shares his thoughts on the healthcare system, and emphasises the importance of self-determination while pregnant.

Melvin Gerbrandt, a trans man played by Canadian non-binary actor August Winter, in the film Women Talking. He is standing in a barn, looking to the side with a nervous or serious expression. He is light-skinned with short, brown hair, wearing a brown flannel shirt.
Film
2022
United States of America, Canada

Women Talking

Melvin Gerbrandt, a trans man played by Canadian non-binary actor August Winter, lives in an ultraconservative Mennonite community where sexual abuse is rampant.

Rio Guitierrez, a trans man played by trans male actor Emmett Preciado, in the show The Good Doctor. He is sitting in a hospital bed, wearing a blue hospital gown, looking at someone in the blurred foreground. He has short, curly black hair and black facial hair, and has light brown skin. A hospital wall and bed are visible in the blurred foreground.
Show
2021
United States of America

The Good Doctor (S04E09)

Rio Guitierrez, a trans man played by American trans male actor Emmett Preciado, is discovered to be pregnant while in hospital. He is in an established relationship with a gay man.

Benjamin, a trans man played by light-skinned French actress Noémie Merlant in the film A Good Man, standing with his wife outdoors, about to kiss her. He is wearing a red hoodie and has a small tattoo behind his ear. He has short black hair and black facial hair.
Film
2020
Belgium (België), France (Française)

A Good Man

Benjamin, a trans man played by French actress Noémie Merlant, pauses his medical transition to carry a pregnancy. He is in a committed relationship with a woman.

A trans man named Jake Graf and his trans wife Hannah Graf in the documentary Our Baby A Modern Miracle. The pair are light-skinned and wearing patterned white hospital gowns. Hannah has an arm around Jake; she has long, brown hair dyed with blonde tips, and is holding a hand over her mouth in shock. Jake has short, black hair and a black beard, and is staring with an emotional expression.
Documentary
2020
England

Our Baby

Jake Graf (an English trans man) is filmed alongside his wife (Hannah Graf, an English trans woman) as the pair conceive a baby via a surrogate, using Jake's frozen reproductive material.

A still from the documentary No Ordinary Man, where Billy Tipton Jr. shows the viewer a photo of his trans father. He is pointing at the black-and-white photo, framed with a light brown leather frame. The photo shows Billy sitting at a table with another man and a woman, all three light-skinned. The hands holding the photo are light-skinned, with a ring on one finger.
Documentary, Experimental Film
2020
United States of America

No Ordinary Man

This documentary about American, non-disclosing, trans male musician Billy Tipton features interviews with his son, historical footage of his family members, and interviews with modern-day trans people.

A film still from the YouTube video "We Went to an FTM Trans Bar in Tokyo". A Canadian man and a Chinese man are sitting together at a bar, looking at the Japanese bartender. The bartender has short, blond hair and is wearing a grey t-shirt. Captions in the photo read, "Yes, I am FTM, a transgender man".
Interview
2020
Japan (日本), Canada

We Went to an FTM Trans Bar in Tokyo

Masaki, a Japanese trans male bartender in Tokyo, is interviewed about his life and experiences.

Freddy McConnell, an English trans man, in the documentary Seahorse. He is lying back in his bed, head resting against a pink pillow, gesturing and speaking. He is light-skinned, with short, ginger hair, and ginger facial hair. He is wearing a grey shirt and black-rimmed glasses.
Documentary
2019
England

Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth

Freddy McConnell, an English trans man, is filmed throughout the process of pausing testosterone hormone therapy in order to undergo artifical insemination and become pregnant, ultimately giving birth to a son. The documentary also addresses the hate and bigotry he experiences as a result.

Arsham, an Afghan trans man living in Germany, sitting outdoors. There are trees in the blurred background. He has light brown skin, short black hair which is partly shaved, and dark brown eyes. He has a nose ring and a line shaved through one eyebrow. He is wearing a collared blue shirt. He is looking into the distance with a neutral or sad expression.
Interview
2019
Afghanistan (افغانستان), Germany (Deutschland)

The Life of an Afghan Transgender Refugee in Germany

Arsham, an Afghan trans man living in Germany, discusses being forced into a marriage at sixteen, giving birth, trying to come out, securing asylum overseas, embracing his attraction to women, and experiencing harassment in Germany.

Micah Lee, a trans man played by Chinese-American trans male actor Leo Sheng, in the show The L Word: Generation Q. He has brown skin and short, black hair. He is wearing a blue t-shirt. Curtains are visible in the blurred background. Somebody off-camera is resting their hand on his shoulder, and he is smiling at them.
Show
2019
United States of America, China (中國)

The L Word: Generation Q

Micah Lee, a trans man played by Chinese-American trans male actor Leo Sheng, explores relationships with men and women while also navigating infidelity, conflict in friendships, and biphobia.

Hank, a trans man played by Thai-American actor Adrian Hill, in the short film Queer and Southern God. He is a brown-skinned man with short, black hair, wearing a patterned cap backwards on his head. He has dark brown eyes and a serious or neutral expression. He is wearing denim overalls over a collared purple shirt. He is looking into the distance.
Short Film
2018
United States of America, Thailand (ไทย)

Queer and Southern God

Hank, a trans man played by Thai-American actor Adrian Hill, tries to seek support after being raped by his former best friend. Unfortunately, he is faced with judgement and a lack of support, and ultimately discovers that he is pregnant after the assault.

Jason Barker, a light-skinned trans man who has had top surgery, swimming in a pool. He is a heavily pregnant man, wearing yellow-and-red patterned board shorts and goggles.
Documentary
2018
England

A Deal with the Universe

Jason Barker, an English trans man, shares his pregnancy journey.

Jacob Hunt, a light-skinned trans man in the 2017 documentary Coby, sitting indoors and wearing a green singlet. He has short, brunette hair and is wearing a necklace. There is a grey wall in the background. He is smiling happily.
Documentary
2017
United States of America

Coby

An American trans man named Jacob is interviewed alongside his family, discussing his transition and their reactions. Footage from his childhood and early-transition years is also shown. He is in a committed relationship with a woman.

Five images displayed side-by-side. The central image is the front cover of the book True Sex by Emily Skidmore, showing a trans man sitting with his wife. The other images show historical photos and illustrations of trans men.
Book (Non-Fiction)
2017
United States of America

True Sex: The Lives of Trans Men at the Turn of the 20th Century

This book explores the lives of trans men living in the U.S.A. between 1876 and 1936, examining their experiences of being outed, their romantic relationships, their participation in the workforce, and their preferences for rural towns over cities. The impact of race on their lives is also considered.

Bianca and Nick Bowser, a trans woman and trans man, sitting indoors. They are both light-skinned. Nick is smiling slightly, and Bianca has a neutral or stern expression. Nick has blue eyes and short, brown hair, and is wearing a light blue collared shirt. Bianca has long, dark brown hair and brown eyes, and is wearing a turtleneck green sweater.
Interview
2015
United States of America

Transgender Parents Who Conceived Two Sons Naturally

Nick Bowser, an American trans man, is interviewed alongside his American trans wife Bianca Bowser. The pair discuss growing up, transitioning, and conceiving their two sons together. 

Two greyscale photographs of AJ Kearns, a light-skinned Australian trans man with short dark hair. In the left photograph, he is standing in an alleyway with his hands on his hips, wearing grey jeans. In the right photograph, taken closer to him and from the side, he is looking into the distance with a slight smile. He has acne on the side of his face.
Documentary
2015
Australia

From Daddy's Tummy

AJ, an Australian trans man, is interviewed about his decision to postpone his medical transition so that he could carry a child, with his former partner and friends interviewed as well. Photographs which were taken of him before, during, and after his pregnancy are displayed throughout the documentary.

Lucah Rosenberg Lee, a trans man with light brown skin and freckles, sitting indoors. He is talking with a neutral expression. He has dark facial hair and a bald head. He is wearing a white t-shirt and a gold chain necklace.
Documentary
2015
United States of America

Passing: Profiling the Lives of Young Transmen of Color

American trans men Victor Thomas, Lucah Rosenberg Lee, and Sasha Alexander are interviewed about their transitions, sexualities, thoughts about LGBT+ spaces, experiences of racism, and hopes for the future.

Adam, a trans man played by Canadian cis male actor Gavin Crawford, in the film Two 4 One. He is a light-skinned man lying in a bed, wearing grey trunks. He has short, ginger hair and a ginger beard. He is looking upward with a neutral expression. His bed has blue and grey sheets.
Film
2014
Canada

Two 4 One

Adam, a trans man played by Canadian cis male actor Gavin Crawford, accidentally becomes pregnant with twins and has to figure out whether he wants to keep the babies, and who he might raise them with.

A Black trans man named Syrus, and a White trans man named Herhsel, in the documentary Transgender Parents. Syrus has long dreadlocks and brown skin, is wearing black-rimmed glasses and a t-shirt, and is smiling happily. Hershel is bald, with grey facial hair, wearing grey-rimmed glasses and a collared blue shirt. He is looking up with a neutral or thoughtful expression, mid-speech.
Documentary
2013
United States of America, England

Transgender Parents

Two American trans men (Syrus and Nik) are interviewed about their relationship and family, and Syrus's experience pausing testosterone in order to carry their baby. Hershel, a British trans man, is interviewed alongside his adult son about his transition and family. There are also several other trans interviewees. I highly recommend watching this documentary.

Tom and Scott Moore, two light-skinned trans men, in the documentary My Dad is Pregnant. Scott is pregnant, with Tom holding Scott's belly. Both have dark, shaved hair, and dark facial hair. Tom is wearing a collared blue shirt.
Documentary
2011
United States of America

My Dad is Pregnant

Scott Moore, an American trans man, chooses to become pregnant with a sperm donor. He is filmed alongside his trans male husband, Tom, and their two adopted sons.

American trans man Jamison Green sitting indoors with American trans woman Calpernia Addams. Both are light-skinned and they are sitting in front of a bookshelf. Jamison has a grey beard and a bald head, and is wearing a blue collared shirt. Calpernia has long, black hair and is wearing a black jacket over a blue shirt.
Interview
2006
United States of America

Female-to-Male Transsexual Issues with Jamison Green

Jamison Green, an American trans man, is interviewed by American trans woman Calpernia Addams about issues that trans men/boys face. He discusses his experience of transitioning when he had a young daughter, and losing his relationship with a lesbian woman.

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