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Volana, a transmasculine person played by trans actor Kalil Anaël Bat, is healed through dance with an interdimensional Spirit. Volana's Eclipse Short Film 2022 Germany (Deutschland), France (Française) Volana, a transmasculine person played by trans actor Kalil Anaël Bat, is healed through dance with an interdimensional Spirit. Watch. Available Summary: Volana (Moon in Malagasy) is a Black Transmasculine person who parties excessively to avoid feeling their emotional and physical pain. One night, when they are about to join their friends, they get stuck in another dimension where they are overwhelmed to meet TIA, a gorgeous and flamboyant Spirit. Their encounter makes them experience a whirlpool of emotions and an interdimensional healing dance. - Otherness Archive . Entry last updated: 18 Mar 2026 Related Media Non-Binary Media Browse

Evan Strocker, a trans man played by Canadian trans actor Jesse Todd, has written a memoir about his former bandmates, and meets them backstage to give them a copy of the book. We Forgot to Break Up Short Film 2017 Canada Evan Strocker, a trans man played by Canadian trans actor Jesse Todd, has written a memoir about his former bandmates, and meets them backstage to give them a copy of the book. Watch. Available Summary: After a few years absence, Evan unexpectedly returns one night to face his now-famous former bandmates. The surprise reunion is bittersweet, in this intimate depiction of the knotty complexities of relating to old friends after everything has changed. -Vimeo. Note from Jack: There was one particular moment that I really didn't appreciate, amongst the deliberate misgendering and unapologetic transphobia... A cis woman repeatedly touched the trans man's chest and asked, "Is this real?" What she was referencing is his post-op body, and she was touching him to feel the shape of his chest. Quick tip: Don't do that to any trans person. If you wouldn't repeatedly touch a cis woman's chest to feel if she's had a boob job, don't do it to a person of another gender. If a trans man has not, in fact, had top surgery, and he is just using a chest binder, I really doubt he'd be comfortable with someone touching his chest to feel the shape of it. Entry last updated: 1 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Male Browse

Trans men are interviewed about the changes they have experienced on testosterone. Imagine a Body (The Second Puberty of Trans Men) Experimental Film, Short Film 2022 United States of America Trans men are interviewed about the changes they have experienced on testosterone. Watch. Available Summary: Connor O’Keefe’s Imagine a Body shares the testimonies of trans men about the process of entering the body they were meant to have. -YouTube. Jack's Summary: This is a lovely non-fiction piece where trans men are interviewed about their experiences of finally feeling comfortable in their bodies. One trans man laughs as he recalls being surprised by the growth of arse hair. Several men describe the process of testosterone (and transitioning overall) being less linear than they had expected, with changes ebbing and flowing throughout the years. NOTE: The word clit is used by one trans man to reference his bottom growth so, if that will make you dysphoric, proceed with caution. If you're sensitive to needle use, you should be aware that uncensored footage of a testosterone injection is shown. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

An Iranian trans man is shown having an appointment with Dr. Mir Jalili, who performs transition surgeries. The pair discuss getting approval for surgery. Be Like Others: Transsexuals in Iran Documentary 2008 Iran (ایران) An Iranian trans man is shown having an appointment with Dr. Mir Jalili, who performs transition surgeries. The pair discuss getting approval for surgery. Watch. Available Summary: In Iran, according to Islamic law, homosexuality is punishable by death. However, sex-change operations are not only legal, they are embraced by a society that accepts male or female, but nothing in between. -YouTube. Note from Jack: I have not watched this entire documentary, but there is at least one trans man in it. At the beginning of the film, Iranian doctor Dr. Mir Jalili is introduced as a practitioner who performs transition surgeries for both trans men and trans women. An unnamed trans man comes to see Jalili, pursuing a medical transition. This trans man explains that he is sexually attracted to women and wishes to be intimate with them as a man, and asks whether it would be possible for Jalili to operate on him without government permission. Jalili is firm in saying that no, government permission is needed before any surgery is performed, and the man needs a referral from a psychiatrist. In response, the trans man insists that the doctor must introduce him to a psychiatrist who is educated on trans identities, not one who will demean him or refuse to believe his male identity. Jalili, addressing the trans man, mentions that he does not think the man needs coaching on the correct things to say, in order to obtain permission. "You were like this since childhood," he confirms. The man agrees; "My mother tried desperately to put a skirt on me. But I resisted. I've driven tractors and motorcycles." Smiling, he adds, "Girls already like me. Imagine how popular I will be once I have a beard." At the end of the appointment, the trans man grasps the doctor's hand and says, "Doctor, I don't know what to say. I am so grateful. I'll do anything for you. I owe you my life. I'll give you everything I have." As the trans man leaves, the doctor dabs at his eyes with a tissue. Entry last updated: 4 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media 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 Fatherhood and Parenthood Browse

Jamison Green, Loren Andrew Patrowski, Maxwell Scott Anderson, and several other American trans men are interviewed in this documentary. Eva Love, a trans woman, discusses her relationship with a trans man. Butch/trans trailblazer Leslie Feinberg is also interviewed. Dr. Toby Meltzer discusses phalloplasty and other transition surgeries. Vor Transsexuellen Wird Gewarnt (Transexual Menace) Documentary 1996 Germany (Deutschland), United States of America, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Japan (日本) Jamison Green, Loren Andrew Patrowski, Maxwell Scott Anderson, and several other American trans men are interviewed in this documentary. Eva Love, a trans woman, discusses her relationship with a trans man. Butch/trans trailblazer Leslie Feinberg is also interviewed. Dr. Toby Meltzer discusses phalloplasty and other transition surgeries. Watch. Available Summary: Transexual Menace takes its title from the name of "the most exciting political action group in the USA"; transgendered people who are defining themselves, demanding their legal rights, and fighting for medical care and against job discrimination. Considered by Von Praunheim to be the “most fascinating [project] in my long life as a filmmaker,” Transexual Menace is a sensitive and carefully crafted portrait that deals with issues openly and honestly. “I was able to earn the trust of many who are often reluctant to be interviewed. Courageous people talked to me, who transitioned in such problematic professions as law enforcement and firefighting.” Transexual Menace gives viewers remarkable insight into the home and work lives of transsexuals from many cultures and countries, including female-to-male transsexuals and those with families and children. - Video Data Bank . Jack's Summary: I highly recommend this documentary as a snapshot of trans and gender-diverse history and advocacy, and the progress made by transsexual men, women, butch, and gender-variant people in the past. One trans male interviewee discusses the complexity of remaining with the same partner for nine years, initially as a pair of lesbians, then a "straight" couple when he transitioned, then as a gay male couple when his partner transitioned. Other trans men discuss their surgical and hormonal transitions, their relationships, their families, and their professional lives. Leslie Feinberg, in hir interview, is asked by the interviewer whether he/him/his or she/her/hers pronouns are preferred. Feinberg responds, "I'm a person who's more complex than the two pronouns that exist, and I don't want to have to simplify myself to fit into one or the other," going on to explain the experiences of people who now largely fit within the non-binary umbrella. Eva Love, a German trans woman, discusses her relationship with a trans man, saying, "I don't have to stress about, oh my god, is he going to find out? And he doesn't have to stress about me finding out. There are so many things that you can do, sexually... I don't go by his genitals, y'know what I'm saying? I go by what he presents to me." An interviewee I was particularly struck by was West African trans woman Mayomi Rifiou, who discusses the attempts to "fix" her and the pressure to marry a woman, before she fled to the U.S.A. Kim Ono, a trans woman from Hawaii, talks about her accepting father and a supportive counsellor at her all-male Catholic high school, both of whom encouraged her to be her true self. The documentary is narrated in German, with the interviews being primarily in English. WARNINGS: References to anti-trans attitudes, hate crimes, murder, conversion therapy, professional discrimination, and suicidal ideation. Sexual themes and nudity. Discussion and non-explicit re-enactment of sex work. Reclaimed slurs. Use of the term "hermaphrodite". Entry last updated: 21 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Sheldon Beiste, a trans man played by American actress Dot-Marie Jones, comes out and transitions while working as a school coach. Glee (S6) Show 2015 United States of America Sheldon Beiste, a trans man played by American actress Dot-Marie Jones, comes out and transitions while working as a school coach. Available Summary: A group of ambitious misfits try to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club headed by a passionate Spanish teacher. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: Dot-Marie Jones, an actress, portrays Sheldon Beiste, initially introduced as Shannon. You can watch one of his transition-related scenes here , where he is returning to work for the first time since transitioning. It's one of the most awkward things I've ever seen, but in all honesty, I think that's more indicative of Glee 's writing than anything else. You can read an article here about Jones's approach to playing a trans man; "I just pray that it comes across how it felt," she says, elaborating that she approached the role with "a lot of heart and soul and with the utmost respect." Much like 3 Generations , this can be considered an example of unideal casting which shouldn't be repeated, but that doesn't mean the actress herself had any cruel intentions. There is a Wikipedia page devoted to Sheldon here , if you'd like more information. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Aram, an Iranian-Armenian trans man who immigrated to the U.S.A. as a child, visits Armenia to propose to his girlfriend, and visits Iran to receive gender-affirming surgery. Aram is played by actor Narbe Vartan. Ծիրանի Պուրակներ (Apricot Groves) Film 2016 Armenia (Հայաստան), Iran (ایران), United States of America Aram, an Iranian-Armenian trans man who immigrated to the U.S.A. as a child, visits Armenia to propose to his girlfriend, and visits Iran to receive gender-affirming surgery. Aram is played by actor Narbe Vartan. Trailer. Available Summary: Aram is an Iranian-Armenian who has lived in America since childhood, and returns to Armenia to complete two important journeys; the first is to meet his girlfriend’s family and ask permission to marry her, and the second is to finally receive gender-affirming surgery in Iran. Over the course of one day, Aram embarks on an intense emotional journey to the border dividing the two nations, driven by his older brother Vartan, who offers advice, Armenian proverbs, and cultural nuances—doing his best to try and mentor his brother forward. -Out On Screen. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Female Browse

Chris, a masculine-presenting child played by French actress Raphaëlle Santini, has a small role in this film, befriending the trans female protagonist. Ma vie en rose (My Life in Pink) Film 1997 France (Française), Belgium (België) Chris, a masculine-presenting child played by French actress Raphaëlle Santini, has a small role in this film, befriending the trans female protagonist. Available Summary: Ma vie en rose (English: My Life in Pink ) is a 1997 Franco-Belgian drama film directed by Alain Berliner. It tells the story of Ludovic, a transgender girl, and depicts her family and community struggling to accept her gender identity. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: This film is primarily about a young trans girl named Ludovic, who suffers humiliation and discrimination from both family and peers, not allowed to femininely express herself around anybody except her grandmother. Another child appears towards the end of the film, who I interpret as a trans boy, but could otherwise be a young butch, a tomboy, etc. Chris meeting Ludovic. As Ludovic sits alone, she is approached by this masculine child, who introduces himself as Chris. Chris is aggressive and boisterous, the opposite of Ludovic in every way, and insists that Ludovic play with him. Before that can happen, though, Chris is called back home. When his mother yells "Christine”, it is the first indication we get that Chris is not a cis boy. Chris looks heartbroken and uncomfortable. Later, Chris is forced to wear a dress to his birthday party, and mopes around miserably until Ludovic arrives wearing a pirate costume. Chris demands that Ludovic swap costumes with him and put on the dress. Ludovic, though excited and eager to wear a dress, says no because her parents have threatened and shamed her away from feminine behaviours. Chris forces her to swap costumes with him anyway. When Ludovic’s mother sees that Ludovic has put on a dress, she becomes violent towards her. This shocks everyone at the party, including Chris, who becomes very distressed and tells Ludovic’s mother that Ludovic only swapped costumes because she’d been forced into it. This is pretty much the extent of Chris’s presence in the film, but his appearance was a pleasant surprise when I watched My Life in Pink originally, as I wasn’t expecting any gender-diverse characters beyond Ludovic. Ultimately, this isn’t a very nice film, and is probably not worth watching unless you have a very high tolerance for transphobia, homophobia, and children being mistreated. The trailer for the film doesn’t at all communicate the amount of abuse that Ludovic endures. At one stage in the film, she even attempts suicide by hiding in a freezer. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Ambiguously-Gendered Media Browse

Ray, a young trans man, discusses figuring out his trans identity, coming out to his mother, and the emotional journey of his family accepting him. Ray From Southborough, Massachusetts Interview 2011 United States of America Ray, a young trans man, discusses figuring out his trans identity, coming out to his mother, and the emotional journey of his family accepting him. Watch. Available Summary: From getting a boy's haircut to finally becoming male, Ray's mother is there for him the whole way. -YouTube. Entry last updated: 28 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Feña, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Lío Mehiel, reconnects with his father, straight ex-boyfriend, and estranged sister after transitioning. Mutt Film 2023 United States of America Feña, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Lío Mehiel, reconnects with his father, straight ex-boyfriend, and estranged sister after transitioning. Trailer. Available Summary: In one day, Feña, a trans man, rekindles his relationships with his foreign father, his straight ex-boyfriend, and his estranged younger half-sister after having lost touch with them since his gender transition. -Wikipedia. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Male Browse

Dave, a 51 year-old trans man, discusses his transition and life alongside his partner, Donna. Growing Older As Me: Dave Interview 2019 Wales (Cymru) Dave, a 51 year-old trans man, discusses his transition and life alongside his partner, Donna. Watch. Available Summary: In this instalment of #GrowingOlderAsMe, we visited Dave and his partner Donna. We created a series of films for the Trans Ageing and Care Project, that focuses on the needs of older trans people. -YouTube. Jack's Summary: In this lovely interview , a 51-year-old Welsh trans man named Dave is interviewed alongside his partner, Donna. Donna talks about supporting Dave and affirming his maleness, and Dave talks about transitioning at an older age. He also shows his top surgery chest scars and his phalloplasty arm scar. This is a very sweet, important, and heartening video. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Gender-Related Surgery Browse