Brotherboys Yarnin' Up
Talking Head
2014
Australia
Two Brotherboy trans men, Kai and Dean, talk about their transitions and identities.
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Available Summary:
"Kai and Dean sharing their stories about what it is to be a brotherboy." -Trans Health Australia, YouTube.
Jack's Summary:
In this video, Brotherboys Kai and Dean talk about what their identities mean, and who they are. Dean, a Wiradjuri man, greets the filmmaker in his Pama–Nyungan language and then introduces Kai, a younger Wakka Wakka Wulli Wulli Brotherboy. It is explained that a Brotherboy is an Indigenous trans or gender-diverse person who was assigned female at birth, but who has a boy spirit, leading them to take on male roles in society. Brotherboy is not just a gender identity, it is also a cultural identity. Dean explains his journey, saying that he decided to transition at 42 years of age, with Kai deciding to transition only a few months before the video was filmed, at the age of 18. This is a recommended watch for insights into Brotherboy life! Kai Clancy can also be seen in this short documentary series, when he is much older and further along in his transition.
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8 Feb 2026