Robin Jones, a trans male jazz musician played by American trans actor Scott Turner Schofield, supports the female protagonist as she tries to become a conductor. De Dirigent (The Conductor) Film 2018 Belgium (België), Netherlands (Nederland), United States of America Robin Jones, a trans male jazz musician played by American trans actor Scott Turner Schofield, supports the female protagonist as she tries to become a conductor. Trailer. Available Summary: Antonia Brico dreams of becoming a conductor, but she isn't taken seriously because she is a woman. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: The Conductor begins in 1926, which is important context to keep in mind when discussing this film's depiction of a trans man, and the language he uses when discussing his identity. Robin Jones is introduced as a man, and is non-disclosing with few exceptions. He works as a bass player in a performing troupe that also includes Miss Denise, a "female impersonator". He offers Antonia work in the troupe, as a pianist, after encountering her job-seeking on the street, and later opens his home to her when she needs somewhere to stay. Robin supports her several times as the movie progresses, including when she is blackmailed by a piano teacher who attempted to sexually assault her, and overall allies himself with her cause; proving that women can be conductors and musicians, just like men. Robin wearing a chest-flattening garment. Miss Denise tells Antonia that Robin wears a corset beneath his clothes due to a back injury; in truth, Robin wears a corset (or perhaps a girdle) in order to flatten his chest and pass as a man. While hugging Robin, Antonia touches his chest and asks, "Does it hurt?" Robin replies, "Every day." Robin in feminine clothing. When Antonia starts an all-women symphony, Robin attends wearing a dress and a wig, and is unbound beneath his clothes. Antonia assumes that Robin is dressing up like Miss Denise does, and asks whether this is Robin's way of supporting her. Robin, gesturing to his chest, says, "I'm not dressed as a woman... and these are real," in an unsteady voice. "You never were in an accident," Antonia realises aloud, and Robin replies, "Unless you count being born a girl." Antonia asks Robin whether he wanted to be a man, and Robin replies, "I wanted to be a musician," later adding, "I think I'd rather stay who I was," expressing a preference to continue in his male role. For the rest of the film, he continues to present masculinely and be known as Robin. Robin clearly does not have the language to explain his trans experience, but knows that he adores music and prefers to live as a man, even as Antonia (and other female musicians) prove that women can be musicians and conductors as well, and he actively supports them in this mission. If "Robin" were just the crossdressing persona of a woman determined to succeed, she could cast off that persona and resume being Roberta, but he does not... because he is not pretending to be Robin, he is Robin. I found this to be an interesting and compelling depiction of trans maleness in a character who had neither the language nor the community to explain being a trans man, and I'm very glad this character was played by a trans actor. In this interview , Scott Turner Schofield explained how dysphoria-inducing it was to wear a prosthetic chest for hours during filming, describing it as "painful" but "worth it." According to the article, he had difficulty getting through the scene in one take. I can't imagine going through that myself, so he's certainly got my respect. Beyond Robin, this film seemed quite boring to me, but that likely just reflects my lack of interest in historical romance/drama as a genre. In general, this film includes period-typical misogyny, anti-LGBT+ attitudes, and sexual harassment from Antonia's piano teacher. I did skip around a bit, due to the afore-mentioned boredom, so I may have missed scenes/themes which might be either interesting or confronting for viewers. A love interest aggressively grabbing Antonia's arm after she has specifically said, "stop," and forcing a kiss on her, is framed as a romantic gesture, and is followed by a montage of romantic moments involving the pair. This uncritical normalisation of assault is ploddingly similar to a long history of scenes where unconsenting, unwilling people happily submit to intimacy once they're forced into it, furthering the idea that those who resist intimacy just need to be pushed harder. Given that this is a film which centrally explores feminism and female empowerment, I found this moment particularly disappointing. Narratively, the fact that the fiercely progressive Antonia adores this pushy misogynist over the fiercely progressive Robin... well, it makes no sense. The overarching romantic plot feels forced. That being said, I understand that Antonia was based on a real conductor, Antonia Louisa Brico, so perhaps the filmmakers didn't wish to stretch the truth somehow by having her end up in a relationship with a trans man (although I have no idea how factual the rest of the movie is). Even aside from how nice it would've been to see Robin as the main love interest, from a representation standpoint, I think the film would've made more sense if it had been taken in that direction. Entry last updated: 24 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Female Browse

Zo Thorpe, an American early-transition man, is interviewed alongside his family about his childhood and journey. Change in the Family Documentary 2017 United States of America Zo Thorpe, an American early-transition man, is interviewed alongside his family about his childhood and journey. Watch. Available Summary: Follow the journey of gender-nonconforming Zo in his transition from young woman to trans man and the emotional process of coming out to his family. -TubiTV. Jack's Summary: This documentary is pretty tough to watch, because cis family members are allowed long monologues that involve misgendering Zo and using his deadname. That said, their perspectives are somewhat balanced out by scenes where Zo talks about what he went through, and is currently going through. The film feels messy, upsetting, difficult, and complicated in a way that is very authentic to the early-transition stages. I wouldn’t call it a cautionary tale, in the typical sense of the term, but it is a very unvarnished look at the ways a family can react when a trans man begins his journey. Ultimately, the documentary ends on a positive note, and you’re not left feeling depressed or hopeless. I almost view the film as gentle warning to early/pre-transition guys, who might not know what to expect from their family members, and may not be able to see beyond conflict to the more accepting feelings that cis people might struggle to express. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Jordan Lewis, a non-binary person played by American non-binary actor Theo Germaine, makes a deal with their religious family; they can legally emancipate themself as long as they attend a conversion therapy camp first. At the camp, Jordan and other characters are terrified to discover that a murderer is killing people there. They/Them Film 2022 United States of America Jordan Lewis, a non-binary person played by American non-binary actor Theo Germaine, makes a deal with their religious family; they can legally emancipate themself as long as they attend a conversion therapy camp first. At the camp, Jordan and other characters are terrified to discover that a murderer is killing people there. Trailer. Available Summary: A group of teenagers at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp endure unsettling psychological techniques while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: Overall, this film isn't nearly as bad as the internet's knee-jerk reaction would suggest, even if I did predict the killer's identity very quickly. Memes comparing it to Morbius , in terms of quality, are unfair. I say that because They/Them tackles some seriously impactful subjects and does so successfully, even if the cheesier scenes do prompt the occasional eye-roll. Potential viewers should be aware that They/Them is set in a conversion camp and the filmmakers, to their credit, did not at all minimise the horrific reality of anti-gay conversion torture. Some of the most confronting scenes in this movie include the forced outing and misgendering/deadnaming of a trans woman, the electroshock torture of a gay man following him being tricked into sex, and the sexual harassment of a lesbian by a female camp leader. The camp therapist is a cruel and accurate portrayal of transphobic/lesbophobic women who use a twisted combination of anti-lesbian and anti-trans bigotry to insist that AFAB trans people are just deluded lesbians. In an awful so-called therapy session, the therapist uses the d-slur to psychologically torment Jordan, a non-binary person who has been forced to attend the camp by their parents. In this video review , members of the trans community criticise the film as being very, very bad. Personally, I don't think They/Them is that bad. It's confronting, as it ought to be if LGBT+ conversion therapy is being realistically tackled, and it's cheesy... but I have watched plenty of cishet slasher films that are much worse. No, this isn't a good movie, but it's watchable. As someone who experiences second-hand embarrassment and hates Alecia Beth Moore-Hart (AKA Pink) , I had to mute a scene where the LGBT+ camp attendees sing "Fucking Perfect" and launch into an impromptu dance session. Given Pink's history of glorifying abuse (the film clip for "Please Don't Leave Me" is horrific, as are the lyrics), I wish the filmmakers had chosen a different artist for this moment of cheer. But I know some people love Pink, so whatever. All in all, this movie isn't as bad as the internet led me to believe it would be. However, filmmakers definitely chose the wrong ending, and the dramatic pacing was off. If you're in the mood for a bad horror movie, give it a watch. Entry last updated: 25 Feb 2026 Related Media Non-Binary Media Browse

Kirby, a trans man played by trans actor Eisa Al-Shamma, has been on testosterone for a few months, but is still menstruating. He develops a crush on the cashier who works at the store where he buys tampons. (In)convenience Short Film 2023 United States of America Kirby, a trans man played by trans actor Eisa Al-Shamma, has been on testosterone for a few months, but is still menstruating. He develops a crush on the cashier who works at the store where he buys tampons. Watch. Available Summary: Our short film follows Kirby (he/him), a trans man in his mid-twenties who, over his first few months on testosterone, heads to the local convenience store in San Francisco to pick up tampons each month he still has his period. During his first trip to the corner store, he meets Phoebe (she/her), the sociable cashier who is pleasantly surprised and intrigued at the scene she perceives: A man secure enough to buy tampons for his girlfriend? In the heat of the moment, Kirby doesn't correct her. As Kirby starts making regular trips to the corner store, Devin (they/them), his best friend and roommate, picks up on Kirby's interest in this mini-mart girl. With their encouragement, will Kirby tell Phoebe the truth? And if he does, how will she react? -IMDb. Entry last updated: 11 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Female Browse

Robert Eads, an American transsexual man, is filmed alongside his trans friends and trans female partner in the final months of his life, after being denied cancer treatment by both mainstream doctors and a trans clinic. Southern Comfort Documentary 2001 United States of America Robert Eads, an American transsexual man, is filmed alongside his trans friends and trans female partner in the final months of his life, after being denied cancer treatment by both mainstream doctors and a trans clinic. Watch. Available Summary: Southern Comfort is a 2001 documentary film about the final year in the life of Robert Eads, a trans man. Eads, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, was turned down for treatment by a dozen doctors out of fear that treating such a patient would hurt their reputations. By the time Eads received treatment, the cancer was too advanced to save his life. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: Robert Eads was a transsexual man who died of ovarian cancer, after being denied cancer treatment by transphobic doctors. This documentary follows him in his final year of life, and is both heartbreaking and beautiful in its honesty. Robert’s friends and partner are all interviewed, along with his parents and other members of the community. Relationships, sex, transitioning, parenthood, and family are all explored. The DVD has an extra interview where Eads reveals that he wasn't allowed to attend a trans medical centre because he was a trans man. Specifically, his male appearance would "embarrass" the trans women in attendance. Despite the fact that he had cancer and desperately needed care, he was not welcome because trans men were considered too rare and unsightly to warrant inclusion. This example of historical FTM-specific discrimination is typically not acknowledged when people discuss Eads's death. NOTE: Outdated views on surgery. Bottom surgery options have improved a great deal since Southern Comfort was filmed, and many trans men (and AFAB gender-diverse people) have undergone satisfactory operations. Top to Bottom , a book published by Finlay Games about his phalloplasty journey, is worth a read if you are looking for a realistic and more modern take on often-stigmatised female-to-male bottom surgery. Mastectomy options, for the purposes of a transition or gender affirmation, have also improved a lot as well, in many countries. Entry last updated: 24 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Relationships Browse

David Schreibner, a trans man played by German trans male actor Lukas von Horbatschewsky, features in tree seasons of this show. Druck (Skam Germany) Show 2018 Germany (Deutschland) David Schreibner, a trans man played by German trans male actor Lukas von Horbatschewsky, features in tree seasons of this show. Available Summary: Druck follows a group of friends in their teen life in Berlin, and deals with daily and current events, like friendship, love and the search for their own identity. Every season centers on a new character. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: David Schreibner, a trans young man, is played by a trans male actor named Lukas von Horbatschewsky. According to the show's wiki, "David Schreibner is a main character in the first generation of Druck . He is a main character in the third and fourth seasons, and a guest character in the seventh." You can watch his coming out scene here . Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Krow Kian, a Canadian male model, documents his journey and his modelling career pre-transition and post-transition. Krow's TRANSformation Documentary 2019 Canada Krow Kian, a Canadian male model, documents his journey and his modelling career pre-transition and post-transition. Watch. Available Summary: Transitioning female-to-male and conquering the runways of Paris, follow Krow's remarkable journey to become his true authentic self. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: This is a gorgeous documentary. Krow Kian, a Canadian male model, documents his journey and his modelling career pre-transition and post-transition. His trans friends are also interviewed, and they share their own stories. Suicide, self-harm, dysphoria, and other struggles are addressed, but through the lens of a happy ending. Interviewed family members are supportive, and viewers get to see progress beyond early-transition turbulence. I'd definitely recommend this documentary to early-transition men, and to their families. Many steps are shown; coming out, starting testosterone, having a mastectomy, having a uterectomy, getting married, etc. I really liked an interview Krow's mother gave, referencing an emotional moment that she had while her son was having surgery. She says, "I sat down, poured myself a drink, and said goodbye to my daughter. Then I poured myself another drink, and said hello to my son." I liked that the mother's grief didn't affect her support for Krow, and that she outwardly advocated for him and supported his decisions, while also nursing her own complex feelings. The concept of grieving your child while they're still alive is a tricky one, because it's so often used as a weapon against trans people, to prevent us from transitioning and make us feel guilty for identities which we can't control. That isn't what happens in this documentary. What Krow's mother shows, in a moment of profound maturity, is that it's possible to support and love your child while also commemorating who they used to be, if you have attached any particular cultural meaning to your child's gender, and you will be losing that aspect due to a transition. She shows that a sense of loss doesn't mean you've actually lost your child, and you can still be there for them. I liked that this film made space for that nuance, all the while showing Krow being loved, supported, and defended by his mother. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Blake, a trans man played by British trans actor Pete MacHale, is in a relationship with a cis man. In this slice-of-life short film, the pair have sex (with Blake topping his partner), play videogames, and explore Blake's gender presentation. Dungarees Short Film 2020 England Blake, a trans man played by British trans actor Pete MacHale, is in a relationship with a cis man. In this slice-of-life short film, the pair have sex (with Blake topping his partner), play videogames, and explore Blake's gender presentation. Watch. Available Summary: What does it mean to be a man? Why can't I wear a dress? Let's have sex and worry about it later. Transgender Blake and cisgender Cane hang out, play video games and grapple with their insecurities. This is their love story. - Official website. Jack's Summary: Blake, a gay trans man played by British trans actor Pete MacHale, has fun with his boyfriend, and they discuss his gender presentation. This short film has a happy ending, and it’s very sweet and light-hearted. I only wish it was the length of a feature film. Blake has the goal of embracing flamboyant clothing and painted nails, now that his gender dysphoria has been alleviated by top surgery and testosterone. It is apparent in the film that he is versatile; sex is discussed, and viewers see his penile prosthetic. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

This documentary shorts series, which focuses on Indigenous and Aboriginal trans men and women, includes trans men Max and Jeremy. Transblack (Ep1, Ep3) (2018) Documentary, Show 2018 New Zealand (Aotearoa), 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 Related Media Culture-Specific Media Browse

Multiple trans people are filmed as they have gender-related surgery in America. This includes a non-binary person named Jordan, who has phalloplasty using a graft from their arm, and Shawn, a self-identified "stealth male" who undergoes an experimental type of phalloplasty intended to provide increased sensation and a different appearance. Born to Be Documentary 2019 United States of America Multiple trans people are filmed as they have gender-related surgery in America. This includes a non-binary person named Jordan, who has phalloplasty using a graft from their arm, and Shawn, a self-identified "stealth male" who undergoes an experimental type of phalloplasty intended to provide increased sensation and a different appearance. Watch. Available Information: Born to Be follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting (he/him) at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. There, for the first time ever in New York City, transgender and gender non-binary people have access to quality gender-affirming care. With extraordinary access, this documentary offers an intimate look at how one doctor’s work impacts the lives of his patients as well as how his journey from renowned plastic surgeon to pioneering gender-affirming specialist has led to his own transformation. - Official website . Jordan (They/Them). Jordan is nonbinary and uses the pronouns "they" and "them." A decade ago, Jordan's family and friends didn't understand what they were going through. Now, with Jordan's nurturing spouse Alister by their side, they have the support they need to go through their transitioning. The surgery Jordan undergoes is called the radial forearm flap (a key procedure that uses skin and tissue from the arm for the construction of a penis) and happens to be one of the first of its kind to be performed in New York. Shawn (He/Him). Shawn, who calls himself a "stealth male," signed up for the "Ting Phalloplasty," a type of surgery still in experimentation that Dr. Ting invented that adds realism and sensitivity to the phallus. It's potentially a game-changer in the field of gender affirming surgery, but it requires several stages of surgery, and a great deal of collaboration from patients who sometimes are eager to faster results. As a father of children from different relationships, Shawn has fought many battles to survive, including psychological traumas and financial hardships. And in the middle of his surgical transitioning, he lived in a homeless shelter. - Official website, participants list . Note from Jack: I have not watched this film yet. Viewing it in my country is proving difficult. It's worth mentioning that the facility shown in the documentary (Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery) has negative reviews online. Having never attended this facility, I cannot offer any insight in this regard... but viewers should certainly do their homework before approaching any surgeon. Another Note... A fellow trans man, who has contributed to this site by providing many valuable media recommendations, has let me know that the surgeon featured in this documentary had extensive contact with American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstein's 2008 criminal conviction. My friend shared this article with me, which clarifies that Dr. Ting has no allegations against him personally, but the information available is still disquieting and suggests, at minimum, incredibly poor judgement and wilful ignorance. Entry last updated: 14 July 2026 Related Media Gender-Related Surgery Browse

Scott Moore, an American trans man, chooses to become pregnant with a sperm donor. He is filmed alongside his trans male husband, Tom, and their two adopted sons. My Dad is Pregnant Documentary 2011 United States of America Scott Moore, an American trans man, chooses to become pregnant with a sperm donor. He is filmed alongside his trans male husband, Tom, and their two adopted sons. Watch. Available Summary: Logan and Greg could be two kids in any average American family. Except they have two dads and one of them is pregnant.... Now, they are starting a new life in new town, deep in the US Bible Belt. How will their neighbours react to this extraordinary family? Tom and Scott Moore have been married for three years. Born as Jessica and Laura, they each came from traditional families. Now gay men, they met at the local Lesbian, Gay Bi Transgender group and fell in love. Tom already had two adopted sons, Greg and Logan, who form the backbone of their family. Along with two dogs, two cats, a turtle and a puffer fish. 13-year-old Greg has a form of autism called Aspergers syndrome. 11 year old Logan has just started middle school. Together, the Moores were blissfully happy as a family of four, but like most married couples, Scott and Tom still wanted to try for a baby. Unlike most male gay couples, they had the means to do so, as Scott still has working female reproductive organs. Biologically, getting pregnant is no different for him and he just needed a sperm donor. In fact, the biggest difficulty faced by a pregnant man, is other people’s judgement. The documentary follows Scott’s pregnancy and the safe delivery of his baby son, Miles. Their lives continue to twist and turn when a freak fire, which burned down their house, forces them to relocate. They quit their jobs, pack up what was left of their possessions and drive their family a thousand miles south to start a new life in New Mexico. Now Greg and Logan have to adjust to new classmates, and the prospect of explaining their unusual family set-up to strangers while Scott and Tom have to deal with the conservative views of their neighbours, many of whom think only women should have children. Despite all the pressures they face, will Scott and Tom decide to continue growing their family, and have another baby? This sensitive, intimate portrait... follows an ordinary family, raising children and seeking to bring new life into the world – while believing that prejudice can be overcome if only people would see them for who they are; a loving and protective family unit. -YouTube. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Parenthood Browse

Jason Barker, an English trans man, shares his pregnancy journey. A Deal with the Universe Documentary 2018 England Jason Barker, an English trans man, shares his pregnancy journey. Watch. Available Summary: This is transgender filmmaker Jason Barker's debut feature. Autobiographical and made entirely from personal archive and home video diaries, the film follows Jason and Tracy's incredible story of how he came to give birth to their child, charting over 15 years of his and his partner's life. This film is groundbreaking in terms of its intimate insights into gender identity and new parenthood. -Peccadillo Pictures, Vimeo. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Parenthood Browse