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A watercolour illustration of a trans man and his daughter, featured in the short film My Parent, Neal.

My Parent, Neal

Short Film, Animated Film
2023
United States of America
A trans man named Neal and his daughter talk about his decision to transition in his sixties, with animations accompanying the interview.

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Available Summary:

In this short documentary, the director Hannah Saidiner and her parent have a heartfelt conversation about the latter’s decision to transition later in life.

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Jack's Summary:

In this documentary short, a trans man named Neal and his daughter talk about his decision to transition in his sixties. Among other things, he discusses the complexity of being attracted to lesbians, his struggle with internalised misandry, regretting not making changes earlier, and not communicating with his daughter enough throughout his journey.

Entry last updated:

8 Feb 2026

A pregnant non-binary person sitting indoors. They are dark-skinned with a dyed green buzzcut, wearing a button-down blue tie-dyed shirt over a white t-shirt. Their trans girlfriend is leaning down to briefly kiss them. She has long, black hair and is wearing a sleeveless black top, and black trousers. The interior of a living room can be seen in the blurred background, including dull red walls, an abstract painting, and indoor plants.

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