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Steven Dain in the 1985 documentary What Sex Am I? He is a light-skinned man with short grey hair, and a greying brown beard. He is wearing a white collared shirt. He is sitting in his backyard, with a wooden fence behind him.

What Sex Am I?

Documentary
1985
United States of America
Two American trans men, including Steve Dain, are interviewed about their transitioning experiences, childhoods, experiences of discrimination, goals for the future, and overall lives. Trans women are also interviewed.

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"What Sex Am I? is a 1985 documentary film directed by Academy Award winner Lee Grant. The film follows a group of transgender individuals in mid-1980s America. Originally aired on HBO, the film is notable for its educated and sympathetic treatment of its subject, more in line with 21st century sentiment than those of the 1980s." -Wikipedia.

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12 Mar 2026

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