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A Chinese trans man named Tony sitting on his couch, speaking about his experiences with a doctor, when he disclosed his trans identity and intention to medically affirm himself

Brothers

Documentary
2012
China
Trans men in China are interviewed about their experiences.

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"The documentary Brothers takes you to the female-to-male transgender community in China, a community which endures hardships that are unfathomable to the majority of Chinese society. It documents the life of Tony, who forms part of a group of female-to-male transgendered people who call each other brothers. The film shows Tony’s road to self-acknowledgement, his troubles at work, his decision to undergo sex reassignment surgery and all the difficulties he encounters on his path." -Queer Comrades.

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