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Adam, a teenage cis guy played by American actor Nicholas Alexander, pretends to be a trans guy in order to date Gillian, a lesbian woman played by American non-binary actor Bobbi Menuez. Ethan, a trans male supporting character, is played by American trans male actor Leo Sheng. Directed by Chinese-American trans man Rhys Ernst. Adam Film 2019 United States of America, China (中國) Adam, a teenage cis guy played by American actor Nicholas Alexander, pretends to be a trans guy in order to date Gillian, a lesbian woman played by American non-binary actor Bobbi Menuez. Ethan, a trans male supporting character, is played by American trans male actor Leo Sheng. Directed by Chinese-American trans man Rhys Ernst. Trailer. Available Summary: In 2006, shy and nerdy cisgender teenager Adam spends his last high school summer in New York City with his older sister, who is part of the local lesbian and trans activist scene. Adam meets and develops a crush on a lesbian named Gillian at an LGBTQ+ party. Gillian assumes that he is a trans man, and Adam confirms the lie, running with the deception in order to win her affection. Adam's struggle and guilt over his deceit increases as the relationship between him and Gillian deepens, eventually leading him to admit that he is not trans. Gillian accepts both this and him, having realised that she is bisexual rather than lesbian. They break up, however, as the relationship was based on lies, though Adam gains a deep regard toward trans people. -Wikipedia. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

George, a trans man played by American cis male actor John Ventantonio, is a harmful mockery of trans men. He is ultimately killed, with his pre/non-op chest ogled after death. Private Parts Film 1972 United States of America George, a trans man played by American cis male actor John Ventantonio, is a harmful mockery of trans men. He is ultimately killed, with his pre/non-op chest ogled after death. Trailer. Available Summary: Young Cheryl moves into her estranged aunt Martha's rundown King Edward Hotel. One of its offbeat residents, disturbed photographer George, takes special interest in her. Cheryl begins suspecting that a resident was murdered. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: While this is chiefly a silly, overdramatic movie that I didn't find particularly upsetting, aspects of the plot have disturbing parallels to injustices experienced by trans men in real life, and transness is presented as torture rather than autonomy. George's undignified end. When this film's canonical trans male character, George, is found dead, amused policemen ogle his exposed non-op chest and remark, "Look at the jugs on this guy! Boy, oh boy! With knockers like that, I could go for this guy myself!" In death, he is reduced to being a freakish specimen, much like the FTM villain in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls , released two years prior to this film. His body is a source of disgust, fascination, and arousal, accompanied by complete apathy towards the fact that he has been killed. (While undeniably transphobic, this scene also is consistent with the apathy which police officers show toward other dead bodies and victims of crime.) Testosterone vials (clearer in high definition). Unlike Beyond the Valley of the Dolls however, a narrative of trans deception and perversion was planned from the very beginning of Private Parts , to the extent that injectable testosterone is clearly visible in George's cabinets, for viewers who are paying attention. Being assigned female at birth, and physically transitioning with testosterone, is the overarching horror and plot twist. George and his mother. Another difference between the two films is that Private Parts doesn't just portray a trans man as a sexually obscene weirdo, but also as a feeble, pathetic, damaged person who only transitioned because he had an abusive mother who forced him to be trans. In that sense, Private Parts offers dual transphobic tropes, mirroring the logic used to mock real FTM journeys; transition as a manifestation of perverse, unacceptable sexual perversion, and transition as a result of bad parenting. The idea that trans men can't make our own decisions, and must have instead been forced by our caregivers to adopt a male identity, is an old idea used to strip away FTM autonomy, and it's an idea which provides the foundation for Private Parts . As for what George's personal experience of gender is, how he identifies and would choose to live if allowed to make his own choices... it is not clear. Cheryl putting on a show for George. Cheryl, the female protagonist of Private Parts , desires George and even strips for him, spending much of the film being sexually assertive and confident, exploring exhibitionism and voyeurism of her own free will. She's certainly bolder than most hapless female victims of this genre, but she's ultimately terrified and physically intimidated by George when he advances towards her with a needle, seeking to inject his blood into her body in lieu of being able to ejaculate like a cis male. The final shot of the film; Cheryl, turned evil. While the killers in this film are ultimately both women (George's mother and Cheryl herself), and George ends up being a victim (albeit a very creepy one), that doesn't stop this film being incredibly transphobic and without consideration for trans male viewers. Beyond transphobic tropes, this film conflates homosexuality with an attraction to underage boys, by way of a gay male character named Reverend Moon, who gets visibly excited when asked if he knows the whereabouts of a "clean-cut fifteen year-old boy". Upon a rewatch, I properly absorbed the fact that the afore-mentioned fifteen-year-old boy goes on a date with Cheryl, which led me to wonder how old Cheryl herself is... and whether she is, in fact, a teenager herself. As for George's age, all we know is that he is approximately twice as old as Cheryl, giving the film (and George himself) a new level of creepiness. In summary, Private Parts uses trans maleness as a plot device, portraying George as a martyr and his transition as a tragedy. It is not representation in the slightest. Entry last updated: 9 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Female Browse

Avery, a trans man played by American trans male actor Elliot Fletcher, is misgendered and deadnamed by a sibling who is dealing with self-hatred and internalised bigotry. Brother X Short Film 2018 United States of America Avery, a trans man played by American trans male actor Elliot Fletcher, is misgendered and deadnamed by a sibling who is dealing with self-hatred and internalised bigotry. Watch. Available Summary: A young man's difficulty accepting his transgender brother leads him to confront the contradictions in his own identity. While he cannot bring himself to understand his new brother's experience, he himself spends his nights clubbing in Hollywood dressed as a woman. This semi-autobiographic film explores the depths of scrutiny, self conflict, and harsh judgment. It focuses on identity and the experience of cognitive dissonance. -Conner De Mita. Note from Jack: Provided you are prepared for misgendering, deadnaming, and physical violence, this is a really good short film. I very much enjoyed it. 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

James Ford, an American trans male fashion designer, competes with other designers in this fashion-focused competitive reality TV show. Next in Fashion (S2) Reality TV 2023 United States of America James Ford, an American trans male fashion designer, competes with other designers in this fashion-focused competitive reality TV show. Trailer. Available Summaries: Gigi Hadid and Tan Frace look for the next big fashion designer, and they bring their expert friends along in the search. -Netflix. James Ford is a Los Angeles-based fashion designer known for his playful, energetic, and genre-mixing style. He was a competitor on Netflix's Next in Fashion in 2023. -Wikipedia. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Shervin and Saman, two Iranian trans men, are filmed alongside their families as they try to transition. This Is Not Me Documentary 2022 Iran (ایران) Shervin and Saman, two Iranian trans men, are filmed alongside their families as they try to transition. Available Information: Iran is the only country in the region to recognise trans people (any other LGBQ+ identity is banned). Both Shervin and Saman offer a glimpse into what life is like for trans youth, who despite loving and supportive parents are forced to live covert lives, shy away from their neighbours and even consider emigration, in order to be who they truly are. One of the many heartrending scenes in this documentary features one of the boys, fully clothed on the beach and yearning to go swimming, while the other shouts at his parents, asking whether his father is also forced to wear a headscarf. This is Not Me is a detailed depiction of the legal and social labyrinth that promises a slim aperture of freedom. - FilmFreeway . What drew me to this issue was the community's ignorance of the transgender community. Many trans people in Iran have fallen victim to traditional thinking and have been murdered or expelled from society. Unfortunately, nearly sixty percent of trans people in Iran have experienced suicide at least once due to major depression. Lack of social security and non-observance of their basic rights in families and society as a human being has created difficult conditions for them in society... My view of the subject and my insistence on narrating the reality of their lives had many difficulties, but the hope and effort for a more comfortable life for [trans people] created a double incentive... Not all the hardships and problems they experience are unbelievable and understandable [in other countries]. One of the things I really felt about making This Is Not Me was that I wanted the film to have a heartfelt narrative... I realized that I could make a film that would explicitly talk about their problems and tell the story of what is going on in the Iranian [trans community]. I wanted to make a film that would allow viewers to feel what is going on in their lives... Describe the extraordinary vitality and commitment that these people have to prove themselves as men, and envision a future for themselves... When the film is over, my hope is that the viewer will leave the hall seeing and experiencing a piece of themselves in each of our subjects. After all, are not their strength, effort, love, and hope respected alongside a loving family?" -Saeed Gholipour (director), FilmFreeway. Note from Jack: I am really, really eager to view this documentary, but I can’t find it anywhere! Entry last updated: 26 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Rudi, a trans man portrayed by himself and four other actors, is shown in childhood, pre-transition adulthood, and post-transition adulthood in this experimental short film. P(l)ain Truth Experimental Film, Short Film 1993 Finland (Suomen) Rudi, a trans man portrayed by himself and four other actors, is shown in childhood, pre-transition adulthood, and post-transition adulthood in this experimental short film. Watch. Available Summary: P(l)ain Truth is a symbolic documentary which tells the story of a transsexual and uses extreme audio-visual means to describe her/his emotions during the different stages of her/his transformation from a biological woman into a biological man. P(l)ain Truth is based on the real case of a person called Rudi. It is a visual record of her/his memories, experiences, and aspirations... P(l)ain Truth lists the complex procedures involved in the transformation from woman to man, which includes several different phases: psychological/psychiatric evaluation, hormonal medication, wearing only masculine clothes and using a masculine name, plastic surgery, breast amputation, penis construction and changing the birth certificate. - Crystal Eye . Jack's Summary: This is a very graphic short film, which may cause many trans men dysphoria. Particularly, viewers should prepare for graphic, bloody footage of childbirth, and footage of a pre-op chest. There are flashing/strobing lights and loud/jarring sound design. There is a lot of non-sexual, artistic nudity. To summarise this film, it is essentially an intense depiction of gender dysphoria and a medical transition, also addressing the role of psychiatry in policing trans gender expression/experiences. Rudi binding his chest. Rudi is shown in childhood, trying to do schoolwork while a teacher raps him over the knuckles in punishment. As an adult, he is then shown presenting femininely prior to top surgery. He takes off his feminine clothing and puts on masculine clothing. When he goes out in public in this masculine attire, however, he is stared at by judgemental people who, it is implied, have noticed the shape of his chest. He returns home, tears off his clothing, and forcefully binds his chest with bandages. The dangers of binding this way are not addressed a post-credits note or some such. The binding is also quite oddly done, with the dysphoria-inducing areas of Rudi's chest not bound nearly as well as the rest of his torso. A censored still from the film. Pre-op Rudi is then shown lying on a bed which is rotating in a black void. The camera zooms in on his groin before zooming out again, showing a post-op Rudi (portrayed by the real Rudi himself) lying on the bed, top surgery scars visible. Rudi is then shown lying in a hospital bed. He sits up, unbuttons his pyjama top, and unwraps bandages from his chest to reveal long-since healed mastectomy scars and a hormonally transitioned body. He then goes to a pool, where he swims nude with other men. The film ends. Psychiatry questionnaire. Another theme tackled in this film is the role of psychiatry in Rudi's transition, decades ago as I write this. Psychiatric questionnaires scroll past above footage of Rudi, one focusing on gender incongruence, the other focusing on overall mental wellbeing. The first asks how Rudi is viewed by others and how he presents himself, with Rudi's notes seeming to question what constitutes a male or female name and male or female clothing, then proceeding to ask what medical interventions Rudi has undergone and what he wishes to explore in future. The second questionnaire asks about physical and psychological wellbeing. Throughout P(l)ain Truth , Rudi is also shown burning childhood photographs, with those photographs projected onto the wall as he lies in his hospital bed. He leaves the photographs behind when he gets up from the hospital bed. In the credits of the film, four actors are listed under the female symbol (♀), including Rudi himself. I'd be curious to know whether Rudi was aware of this or requested it. I wonder the same about the overview of the film, given how Rudi is addressed. Entry last updated: 31 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Benjamin, a trans man played by French actress Noémie Merlant, pauses his medical transition to carry a pregnancy. He is in a committed relationship with a woman. A Good Man Film 2020 Belgium (België), France (Française) Benjamin, a trans man played by French actress Noémie Merlant, pauses his medical transition to carry a pregnancy. He is in a committed relationship with a woman. Available Summary: Benjamin and Aude want to have a baby, but when they discover Aude is unable to conceive, Benjamin comes up with a plan. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: The basic plot of A Good Man is that Benjamin, a trans man played by actress Noémie Merlant, decides to carry a pregnancy because his partner Aude, played by Soko, cannot. Benjamin and Aude. I did not like this film for many reasons beyond the fact that an actress was cast to play the trans male lead, in a context where trans male actors could have been employed instead. It starts out alright and goes very quickly downhill. Benjamin is humiliated by numerous people who are simply forgiven for mistreating him, without ever needing to apologise for their actions. Benjamin's so-called "buddy" reacting very poorly after his friend comes out. Benjamin, at one stage, gives a self-flagellating speech about how he deceived his friend by living as a man and not coming out as trans earlier. It is an an absolutely awful scene. To put it plainly; a man living as a man is not deceiving friends. No self-respecting trans man, who has been low-disclosure (or "stealth") for years, as Benjamin has, should demean himself in the manner that Benjamin does. As a low-disclosure trans man myself, I found this scene utterly insulting. Benjamin's friend calls him a "woman disguised as a man" and a "goddamn liar". Benjamin says, "you're right" and agrees that he is a liar just for living as a man and not disclosing his private history. At this point, I wished to send the filmmakers a very sincere and heartfelt "fuck you!" Benjamin's mother engaging in a moment of self-pity while her son is receiving emergency care. In another scene, as the injured Benjamin lies unconscious in a hospital bed after fleeing physical violence, his transphobic mother is afforded a long, uninterrupted monologue as she stands wistfully at a window. She misgenders her son and laments the fact that he has always been difficult, not like the oh-so-perfect daughter she wished to have. Benjamin's partner, who is in the room, doesn't bother to stick up for him or correct the mother's language. After being called "sir-ma'am" by a nurse, Benjamin bursts into tears. At the end, Benjamin is left to give birth on his own. Aude fucks off, apparently happy for him to be mistreated by nursing staff with nobody to advocate on his behalf. Then, all of a sudden, his transphobic friend is magically happy to support him and provide him medical care, and he is suddenly completely comfortable with his mother watching him give birth, when she magically deigns to be a part of his life again. Never, at any stage in this film, is accountability needed. I'm not saying that all trans blokes will hate A Good Man , but I didn't like it. I hated the way that a happy ending was slapped atop a mountain of trauma, misgendering, and humiliation which the cis characters never had to apologise for. The argument could be made that Romeos (2011) , one of my favourite films, is flawed in a similar way. But, while the trans male protagonist of Romeos (named Lukas) is certainly afforded a sudden happy ending after weathering all kinds of transphobic abuse, the key difference for me is his strength and pride. He stands up against harassment, he literally fights off abuse, and he doesn't take misgendering lying down. Benjamin, by comparison, agrees that he's a liar just for being a trans man, and then gives a tearful, pitiful speech to beg for his friend's compassion. Lukas doesn't beg anybody for anything. He certainly never agrees that he's a fraud or a liar, just because he didn't expose a part of his life/body which is nobody else's business. When Lukas does choose to forgive Fabio, a gay man who is attracted to Lukas but becomes hostile after learning Lukas’s assigned sex, it’s because he’s learned the truth; Fabio is a self-hating, insecure, scared man who pretends to be straight and even lies to his own family, using horrible slurs (ableist, homophobic, et cetera) to cover his own vulnerability. It’s clear that, by the end of the film, Lukas no longer feels threatened or cowed by Fabio, once armed with knowledge of where Fabio’s weak-willed nastiness truly comes from. He’s seen Fabio at his most vulnerable, and even met Fabio’s oblivious mother, giving him power within their relationship. When Romeos ends, Lukas is in control. He’s been hurt and disrespected, but he’s in charge of everything that happens to him. Characters such as the man who tried to rape him, and the official who treated him like a freak, are not forgiven. For all of these reasons and more, watching Romeos makes me feel that I'm being seen in all my strength, even though Lukas is put through some heinous stuff. After all, I've been put through heinous things as well. It's not a perfect movie, but I love it. Watching A Good Man just makes me angry. Aude engaging in some needless lesbophobia. Trans and gender-diverse people aren't the only ones insulted in A Good Man . Upon meeting Aude for the first time, Benjamin (pre-transition) tells her that he isn't a lesbian, referencing the fact that he's a closeted trans man attracted to women; a reasonable, necessary distinction to make. Aude, in response, laughs and says "lesbian sounds nasty", going on to insist that she isn't a lesbian either. I didn't like, or even understand, this scene. Why are we putting down lesbians, again? Why is that necessary, just to reinforce that Aude is attracted to men as well as women? There was no need for lesbophobia in this film. Being a lesbian isn't nasty. Fuck you, Aude. "In memory of Jacob Hunt." The post-film note at the end of A Good Man. Jacob Hunt, the real-life trans male inspiration for Benjamin, in the biographical film Coby. What's weirdest about this film is that Christian Sonderegger apparently co-wrote it, and the plot is linked to his real-life brother's transition. In fact, Sonderegger directed Coby (2017) , documenting his trans brother's journey, during which Jacob considered becoming pregnant. Some lines in A Good Man are directly lifted from Coby. In A Good Man , Benjamin's brother is established as an antagonist, reacting with aggression when Benjamin announces that he will be carrying a child. In this way, Christian Sonderegger has almost cast himself as the villain, as though this is how he might've reacted if Jacob had ultimately chosen to become pregnant. It's very disquieting. Surely, if the film were being made in the memory of Jacob, Sonderegger would've wanted to show his brother's memory some love and compassion. Surely Benjamin's brother could've been loving and supportive at a time when Benjamin's own mother had disowned him. Further, surely Sonderegger could've spared a thought for the trans men who would watch A Good Man , and how much they might adore a fictional depiction of such a brotherly bond. Instead, Benjamin's brother yells at him, furious that his family member is inconveniencing the world by daring to be a pregnant man, making the post-film note all the more upsetting. How would Jacob have felt about brotherly abandonment in A Good Man , I wonder? As a viewer of both A Good Man and Coby , all I can do is theorise about the filmmaking decisions which led to the dramatic martyrdom of Benjamin, and the wholly unpleasant viewing experience of watching him be abandoned and verbally attacked by his brother. Who knows, maybe Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, producer of A Good Man , is to blame for the worst parts of the movie, and Sonderegger had no input beyond the screenplay they authored together. Regardless, I wouldn't recommend watching it. Just watch Coby . Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Fatherhood and Parenthood Browse

Jay Allen Sennett, an American transsexual man, made this short film in the late 90s, expressing struggles with his identity, body, and transition. Phallocy Experimental Film, Short Film 2000 United States of America Jay Allen Sennett, an American transsexual man, made this short film in the late 90s, expressing struggles with his identity, body, and transition. Watch. Jack's Summary: This short film was made in the late 90s by a trans man named Jay Allen Sennett who was dealing with "confusion and pain" related to his transition and his body. In Phallocy , Jay discusses deciding to transition at 32 years old, and the complex feelings he has about being a man with deep links to a female past. He says, "I ask myself, how does a thirty five year-old man who played as a tomboy, bled like a girl, reared as a lady, fucked like a stone butch lesbian, and dresses like a dandy, become a man? How do I act for this part? Which parts of me should I keep? Throw away?" He goes on to describe having sex with a woman, referring to his prosthetic penises as "tools of the patriarchy", recalling how he cried because he would never be able to ejaculate. Reflecting upon this short piece later in life, on his website (where the film can also be watched), Jay comments, "Listening to it now, the person I was then is not who I am now. As I’ve said before, learning to love myself as I am is my life’s work. Doing that work day after day has moved me from Phallocy to Truth , which is that I love my transsexual body very much, as it is. Phallocy represents a period in my life I will never forget, and one I’m glad to have moved through." Entry last updated: 9 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Leon Bonnici, a Maltese trans man, talks about his medical transition, coming out to his family, working as a carer, loving his trans female partner, and loving his masculinity. To Be A Man Interview 2021 Malta Leon Bonnici, a Maltese trans man, talks about his medical transition, coming out to his family, working as a carer, loving his trans female partner, and loving his masculinity. Watch. Available Summary: An interview with Leon Bonnici, a 26-year-old Maltese trans man. He talks about his trans journey, family, his t4t relationship, medical transitioning, work and his love for the sea. -Vimeo. Entry last updated: 18 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Jordan Bryon, a 39-year-old Australian trans male journalist, hides his transness while living with the Taliban and documenting the 2021 takeover of Kabul, later traveling to Iran to have top surgery. Transition Documentary 2023 Australia, Afghanistan (افغانستان), Iran (ایران) Jordan Bryon, a 39-year-old Australian trans male journalist, hides his transness while living with the Taliban and documenting the 2021 takeover of Kabul, later traveling to Iran to have top surgery. Watch. Available Summary: Filmmaker Jordan Bryon from Australia is followed as he goes through a transformation while working with Taliban soldiers. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: To manage your expectations, this documentary does not profile Afghan or Iranian trans and gender diverse people, which I had hoped it might. That said, given the circumstances it was filmed in, the film's focus makes sense, and this is still one of the most unique documentaries you will ever watch. I was happy to see an Arab trans person appear, albeit briefly, towards the end of the documentary, after having top surgery. At the beginning of the documentary, Jordan Bryon, a 39-year-old Australian trans male reporter employed by the New York Times, is living and working in Afghanistan. It is one year before the Taliban take control of Kabul, and he has just begun testosterone thanks to a doctor he describes as "a fantastic human being, very open-minded, very progressive," who has prior experience with the gender diverse community in Afghanistan. Jordan's doctor. When Kiana Hayeri, an Iranian-Canadian photojournalist who travels with Jordan, later asks the doctor about this community experience, however, he firmly says that he has only ever met one trans person; Jordan. The three of them, gathered around a table after Jordan's testosterone injection, discuss whether the doctor intends to flee Afghanistan, or whether he will stay. He states that he will stay despite being afraid, but that silence is very important and he needs to live carefully, otherwise he will be "disappeared". Jordan, accompanied by Afghan journalist Farzad Fetrat (Teddy), asks a Taliban commander for permission to live alongside a Taliban fighter unit for some period of time, to film them as a journalist. For context, at this time the Taliban were establishing severe laws preventing the free movement and expression of women, making the stakes incredibly high for Jordan, given that he joined the unit prior to top surgery, had to bind 24/7 around the Taliban, and had not been on testosterone for long. "I am absolutely playing with fire, every time I go to the village," Jordan explains, "If the Talibs knew about my physiology, that I have breasts packed under this binder, that my bottom half... was my bottom half... I mean, it's absolutely possible that they would kill me." He tells Teddy that, if he is found out as a trans man, Teddy must pretend that he did not know, because he risks being killed as well. Jordan and Kiana. Kiana, who is shown interviewing women and girls following the Taliban's takeover, becomes intensely worried about Jordan throughout the documentary. "As a trans man, you ending up in a prison cell scares the fuck out of me," she tells him, "And it's not only me. It's going to be Brianna, it's going to be your mum, your dad, anybody who loves you." Despite their shared concerns, he stays in Afghanistan and continues living among the Taliban. Throughout the documentary, Jordan is conflicted by how normal Taliban fighters seem while he is living alongside them, struggling to pair that sense of friendliness with the violence that he witnesses. "Going to the village is always so mind-bending," he says, "Last time I was there, a villager was asking why I don't have a beard. And one of the Talibs said, 'There's more to being a man than having a beard. Manhood comes from within'. And then the same Talib, moments later, said that, if he heard a woman's voice coming from the kitchen when there were male guests around, he'd cut her throat." Compared to such extreme danger, Jordan's transition-related steps seem far less stressful, from starting testosterone to having his mastectomy... to a viewer, at least. Woman asking about Jordan. I really loved the glimpses into normal conversations and casual interactions, where they were able to be found amongst the more extreme realities of 2021 in Afghanistan. A young Afghan woman, Kiana's interviewee, asks about Jordan, wondering if he is a journalist. Smiling, Kiana confirms that he is, and says, "What else? Do you have another question? You can ask anything you want." The woman admits, "I was wondering if they're a male or female? I was confused about what I should say." She then says that she thinks Jordan is male, happily smiling all the while. I found this interaction utterly beautiful. I would love a follow-up documentary where Kiana and Jordan (a few years into his transition by now) interview Arab trans and gender-diverse people. The rest of the documentary, honestly, is worth watching for the full picture of what happens with Jordan, Teddy, and Kiana. I don't think I can do this film justice with my summary. Jordan after taking off his binder. WARNING: Unsafe chest binding. Obviously, Jordan is not able to take off his chest binder around the Taliban fighters. He is shown removing his binder when in the privacy of his own home, grimacing in pain and inspecting his torso in the mirror. This documentary does not glorify unsafe chest binding, unlike other documentaries, and I have no problem with how binding is depicted in such a unique situation, where passing meant staying alive. I appreciated that he is filmed removing his binder, clearly experiencing discomfort, so that viewers at least consider the physical consequences of being bound for so long. Learn more about chest binding here. Entry last updated: 27 Feb 2026 Related Media Gender-Related Surgery Browse

Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Dan Avangard, a Latvian trans guy. Dan discusses initially identifying with lesbians, figuring out his trans identity, being an activist, being visible for early-transition Latvians, and his social-political aspirations. He is a TRANSGENDER ACTIVIST in LATVIA Interview 2022 Latvia (Latvijas Republika), Sweden (Sverige) Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Dan Avangard, a Latvian trans guy. Dan discusses initially identifying with lesbians, figuring out his trans identity, being an activist, being visible for early-transition Latvians, and his social-political aspirations. Watch. Available Summary: Dan Avangard is one of the few transgender activists in Latvia. In this video he talks about the situation for transgender people in Latvia, how to transition, about when he realized he liked girls and later on that he's also trans, about the messages he's sharing through his activism and about his recent involvement in politics. - Queers of the world, YouTube . Entry last updated: 5 July 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse