
Transblack (Ep1, Ep3) (2018)
Documentary, Show
2018
Aotearoa (New Zealand), Australia
This documentary shorts series, which focuses on Indigenous and Aboriginal trans men and women, includes trans men Max and Jeremy.
Watch.
Available Summaries:
"As Max heads into the final stages of his transition into manhood, he searches for acceptance and investigates the possibility of initiation through Aboriginal ceremony."
-Episode 1.
"For the first time in his life, Jeremy experiences male privilege, and must learn to navigate the world without losing his morals and principles."
-Episode 3.
WARNING: Outdated medical advice, potentially confronting topics, discussions of unsafe binding without elaboration or disclaimers/warnings for viewers.
Max briefly mentions "over-binding" to deal with his dysphoria, prior to his mastectomy. Menstruation is briefly discussed in Max's episode. Outdated medical advice is given, saying that ovaries should be removed after 5 years on testosterone which (to my knowledge) is not the recommended approach anymore. Please seek medical advice from a qualified medical professional if you are ever considering invasive surgery, and know that removal of the ovaries may cause menopause symptoms, regardless of your age. Max is prevented from performing male roles in his community due to his transition progress, but a male community member is shown supporting him.
A photo is shown in Jeremy's episode which appears to depict duct tape chest binding, but it's unclear if that's what's being displayed. There is brief discussion of substance abuse and suicidal ideation, followed by a lovely moment where Jeremy's mother recalls encouraging him to seek gender-related support, because she thinks his struggle is actually with gender, not sexuality. Menstruation is briefly mentioned. Explicit language is used during discussions of sex, anatomy, and surgery. Jeremy's mother is very supportive and quite funny. Taz, a Brotherboy, features in Jeremy's episode, with his twin sister.
Entry last updated:
12 Mar 2026