I Am Kai

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Available Summary:

"Kai Clancy is Brotherboy; an Indigenous transmasculine person. Kai navigates traditional roles and his identity within his culture and share's his life now, nine years after his top surgery and transition." -ABC News (Australia).

Jack's Summary:

Kai Clancy, the subject of this documentary short, has long been an advocate for First Nations gender-diverse people, in the land now known as Australia. For those of us who have seen his videos in the past, when he was much younger, it is wonderful to witness him as his bearded, older self.

This short film opens with the words of Kai’s father. He says, “Kai is a strong First Nation warrior. Wakka Wakka, Wulli Wulli.” He goes on to say, “Amongst our tribe, the wedge-tailed eagle is one of our totems. It means guardian and keeper of the law, for family and language. And Kai does that well. He is a great warrior.” It was so beautiful to hear Kai’s father speaking those words, and to watch as he ceremonially painted Kai. Kai speaks about his relationship with his culture, how his gender is received by his community, his marriage and relationship, and his transition. All in all, a very sweet and sensitive portrayal that I wish was longer!