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- Threshold (2020) | Trans Male Documentary
A mother films the transition of her child. Threshold Documentary 2020 Brazil (Brasil) A mother films the transition of her child. Watch. Available Summary: Threshold is an autobiographical documentary made by a mother who follows the gender transition of her adolescent son, addressing the conflicts, certainties, and uncertainties that pervade him in a deep search for his identity. -IMDb. Entry last updated: 26 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse
- Krow's TRANSformation (2019) | Trans Male Documentary
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
- Tales of the City (2019) | Trans Male Show
Jake Rodriguez, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Garcia, tries to maintain a relationship with a lesbian woman while realising his increasing attraction to men. American trans actor Marquise Vilsón Balenciaga has a minor role. Tales of the City Show 2019 United States of America Jake Rodriguez, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Garcia, tries to maintain a relationship with a lesbian woman while realising his increasing attraction to men. American trans actor Marquise Vilsón Balenciaga has a minor role. Trailer. Available Summary: Middle-aged Mary Ann returns to San Francisco and reunites with the eccentric friends she left behind. -IMDb. Jack's Summary: Tales of the City primarily focusses on relationships, specifically conflict and budding romances between LGBT+ couples. It's a very realistic take on being sexuality-diverse or gender-diverse, in that it doesn't ignore the reality that such couples fight, break up, and even cheat on each other. Jake and Margot. From the very first scene involving Margot and Jake, it's clear that Margot is struggling profoundly with her partner's identity, presentation, and overall life direction. She's exclusively attracted to women and has remained with a partner who is no longer identifying as a woman. When a stranger asks them if they have any children, Margot realises that she is in an assumed-heterosexual relationship due to Jake's presentation, and she is extremely uncomfortable with this. She feels that her identity is being erased, which is entirely reasonable. While attempting to discuss this discomfort with Jake, she feels the need to add, "I swear to God, if you start in on your 'gender is a construct' speech right now, I will throw this cake at you." I don't know why that comment is necessary or even relevant. Gender being inborn, a construct, or any combination of those two complex realities doesn't change the couple's situation, or the reasons Margot feels uncomfortable. As a female-to-male transsexual, I've never really understood the insistence on saying "gender is a construct" in situations where it doesn't add to the conversation or even mean anything. I felt that the "gender is a construct" thing was shoehorned in pretty awkwardly, and actually works to erase Margot's lesbian identity further when Jake flippantly implies that yes, gender is a construct, therefore Margot shouldn't feel uncomfortable about the fact that she's not fulfilled in her lesbian identity. It's clear that the pair are unsuited for each other for reasons beyond gender and sexual orientation; ultimately, Jake doesn't really care about Margot's distress. He's too determined to believe their relationship hasn't changed, and doesn't want to hear otherwise. Margot and Shawna. Margot confides in Shawna, a queer woman played by a pre-transition Elliot Page. Shawna accurately guesses, "I think you might still be a lesbian". Margot answers, "Well, Jake says we're queer now," and therein lies the issue. Margot agreed to remain with Jake and to the redefining of their relationship and, now that she's having second thoughts, Jake doesn't want to accept that things have irreparably changed. Jake and Flaco. Jake confesses to her that he feels attracted to men, although Margot has already noticed this. He asks for permission to explore intimacy with guys, which Margot gives him, although she is clearly uncomfortable and just wants them to be a monogamous couple. Jake spends the night with Flaco, a wonderfully accepting cis man. The scene where they first meet, at Flaco's home, is very beautiful and affirming. Frustratingly, even after Jake tells Margot he's done experimenting, he remains in contact with Flaco and even sleeps with him before Margot and he are officially broken up. Speaking with Flaco about his struggles, he says, "I'm a fucking mess. It's like a crazy swirl or something, and it's scary. And Margot... She's my only anchor in all of this, and it's like I'm determined to fuck it up, or worse, fuck her up. And I'm starting to fucking hate myself." What Tales of the City offers isn't a perfect trans man. As a matter of fact, none of the main characters are perfect, which makes the show very valuable and occasionally difficult to watch. The most confronting and important scenes involve Michael (a cis White gay man) and his much younger boyfriend, Ben, who is a cis Black gay man. Michael's unwillingness to confront his gay friends when they make racist and transphobic comments results in intense discomfort for Ben, and ultimately the end of their relationship. This show tackles racism, classism, LGBT+ intergenerational conflict, AIDS, and all kinds of tough topics with grace. Jake and his sister. Returning to Jake, I do love many of his scenes. He comes up against gendered obstacles which are faced by many trans men. Despite the fact that he's a nurse who has a lot of knowledge, his sister accuses him of mansplaining when he merely asks her if she has a plan for any complications, because he's concerned about her and wants the birth to go well. He deals with changing cultural expectations from his family, wherein he is both too much of a man, but also not enough of a "real man" to appease both male and female relatives. His profession is mocked by a relative who believes nurses are inferior to doctors. A gay man, assuming Jake is cis, mocks trans men and assumes Jake will agree with his views. DeDe, Margot's eventual lover. I was thrilled when Margot moved on from Jake and fully embraced her lesbian identity. I was glad that Tales of the C ity acknowledged the fact that not all relationships survive a partner transitioning, and that's just reality. As a trans man, I would definitely recommend this show (with caveats, as per the warnings below). It's sometimes frustrating, confronting, and even upsetting, but it's very good. I personally view Jake as a selfish, immature young man... but that's okay. Tales of the City takes a typical soap opera format and inserts LGBT+ identities into tropes which have been thoroughly explored by cishet characters from countless mainstream soap operas. This time, the character who cheats on his girlfriend and hates himself for it happens to be trans. Makes a change from all of the cis blokes and ladies who do it in films and shows! WARNING: Some potentially-confronting themes. In terms of general warnings and themes which could make some people uncomfortable, prepare for the following: Drug use and frequent heavy alcohol use. This includes using alcohol to deal with stress. Discussed emotional abuse/neglect of children by parents. Slurs, both reclaimed and used negatively. The beating, imprisonment, and implied sexual assault of trans women by police officers. Police brutality and corruption. Multiple explicit sex scenes. Full-frontal nudity. Implied groping and sexual harassment, which is laughed about because the perpetrator is an "old queen". He's "handsy", particularly with the straight man he "has a thing for", which is apparently... funny. To understand why I don't find that funny, see Part 1 and Part 2 of Sexual Assault of Men Played for Laughs . Another thing that really frustrated me, as a man who is diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, was the misuse of "OCD" to describe non-disordered tidiness and cleanliness. "I am OCD about wiping down the sink," says one character, with his partner also saying, "He's way too OCD." I am absolutely baffled that these misrepresentations of OCD made it through an apparently inclusive, progressive writing process, and that (evidently) nobody pulled the writers aside and strongly said, "this shit is harmful". Framing OCD as a quirky personality trait perpetuates the misunderstanding and unacceptance which actual sufferers face. When we tell people that we have been diagnosed with OCD, we're often laughed at, or told that we're just a little too tidy and need to loosen up. In actuality, OCD can take many horrific forms; intrusive, unwanted thoughts about sex with family members, washing your hands until they crack and bleed, spending an hour checking that your stove is turned off and still being terrified that it's not, facing horrific thoughts of killing yourself despite not being suicidal, and so on. OCD is a hugely misunderstood condition, and media like this perpetuates that misunderstanding, preventing people from realising that they have it, and worsening the stigma when they try to seek help. If you do not have OCD, please view those moments in the show critically, as an example of what not to do when discussing non-disordered tidiness or a preference for cleanliness. Entry last updated: 24 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Male Browse
- In the Name of the Father (2021) | Trans Male Short Film
Bobby, a trans man played by English trans male actor Pete MacHale and actor Saoirse Wren Beckner, searches for his father's spirit after the man drowns at sea. In the Name of the Father Short Film 2021 England Bobby, a trans man played by English trans male actor Pete MacHale and actor Saoirse Wren Beckner, searches for his father's spirit after the man drowns at sea. Watch. Available Summary: Bobby is a trans man in his early twenties, and his father a typical baby boomer. When Bobby’s father drowns in the ocean, he is left paralysed without his validating figure and begins a journey to find him in the afterlife composed of an intimate childhood flashback, and facilitated by a trio of angels. - Otherness Archive . WARNINGS: Death, grief, implied suicide. Entry last updated: 18 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse
- Espejo, Espejo (2022) | Trans Male Film
In a world where people have sentient reflections which can converse with their real-world counterparts, Cristian, a trans man played by Spanish actress Malena Alterio, tries to figure out his gender identity. Pol, a trans man played by trans male actor Iván Vigara, is the first person Cristian comes out to. Ariel, a non-binary person played by non-binary person Eli Sajaz Hinestrosa, has a minor role in the film. Espejo, Espejo (Mirror, Mirror) Film 2022 Spain (España) In a world where people have sentient reflections which can converse with their real-world counterparts, Cristian, a trans man played by Spanish actress Malena Alterio, tries to figure out his gender identity. Pol, a trans man played by trans male actor Iván Vigara, is the first person Cristian comes out to. Ariel, a non-binary person played by non-binary person Eli Sajaz Hinestrosa, has a minor role in the film. Trailer. Available Summary: Employees at a cosmetics firm grapple with their respective desires by arguing with themselves in the mirror, ahead of their company's anniversary party. -Netflix. Jack's Summary: This is a very strange film with a trans storyline that ended up being surprisingly moving. In fact, I would say that being trans is depicted more sensitively than any of the other topics explored throughout this movie. Tito. The comedic bigotry in Espejo, Espejo can be summed up in one character; Alberto, also known as Tito. He is degraded for his weight, his hairline, his manner, and his clothing, and he never proves any of this bullying wrong. He is the laughing stock, not just of the characters but also of the viewers, and that's precisely how the writers intended it. What the writers do not seem to grasp, though, is that affirming trans men means affirming... well, men. If you are living in a larger body, if you are on testosterone and are balding, the physical characteristics which accompany living as your most authentic self are the basis of humiliation and worthlessness in this film. The characters discuss many negative stereotypes, two of which being that trans people are freaks and that fat people are repulsive. By the end of the film, viewers are led to understand that, no, trans people are not freaks but, yes, fat people are repulsive. Specifically, fat men are repulsive, weird, inappropriate losers destined to embarrass themselves in front of others. The writers perceive two disparate groups with no overlap; fat men and trans men. The former deserving of humiliation and body shaming, the latter deserving of affirmation and respect. Of course, we know that life is not so tidy. To put it simply, the trans male affirmation in this film will not be enjoyable for everyone, since the trans male population is not solely comprised of skinny men, and the men/boys in our lives are similarly diverse. Álvaro watching as his reflection leaves. To set the scene more broadly, Espejo-Espejo is based in a world where human beings have sentient reflections which are able to converse with their real-world counterparts, make independent decisions, and affect their counterparts' memories. These reflections are initially depicted as being aspects of their counterparts' personalities, but as the film progresses it becomes clear that the reflections are far more separate than that. They are not just a part of the same person, but another being with agency. Cris's reflection arguing with him. Cristian, initially introduced as Cristina, is a middle-aged trans man who works in the office of a cosmetics company, is married to a man named Mario, and is being pressured by his father to provide him grandchildren. At the beginning of the film, his reflection is a feminine woman who refuses to allow Cris to admit to any discomfort with his life, saying, "We're great. We're pretty, we do our job well. Mario loves us. Dad adores us." Despite this, however, Cris is clearly unhappy, uncomfortable, and bored in his life. Cristian's sister Paula, who works as a social media coordinator in the same office, produces a promotional video to rebrand the (genuinely toxic) company as inclusive. It features Ariel, a non-binary friend of Paula's, who Cris has briefly met in the past. Seeing them in the video unlocks something inside Cris, and the video's message resonates with him; "Don't be afraid to express yourself. Whoever you are. Be free. Be yourself." The first appearance of Cris's masculine reflection. After this, his reflection warps and his true self is revealed. Cris is initially confused because, as we learn later, his feminine reflection has been hiding his transness from him, and at the beginning of the movie he does not remember his gender non-conformity in childhood. It's an allegory for transitioning later in life, and transitioning in general, and it doesn't get too lost in the fantasy themes. His masculine reflection reveals childhood memories, which he watches in the mirror. Cris as a child. As the film progresses, Cris continues to explore his gender while wrestling with the expectations placed upon him. He watches YouTube videos featuring trans men and non-binary people, and learns about chest binding, different identities, and medically transitioning. He is overwhelmed by all of the unfamiliar terminology, and afraid of what transitioning will do to his personal and professional life, but he accepts that he needs to transition. Sensing this, his reflection warps into the feminine version once again, insisting that he must not transition; "Nobody would love Cristian. Nobody would love us." His reflection tells him to buy a dress and attend his company's anniversary party as normal. Though he initially obeys his feminine reflection, he happens upon an after-hours party at a hairdressing salon, and enters on a whim, wanting to cut his hair short in defiance of his reflection. The party is predominantly LGBT+ and gender non-conforming people, including Ariel, the person from Paula's video. He briefly talks with them, drinks alcohol, takes MDMA, and stares longingly at photos of masculine haircuts. Pol, a trans man. An employee of the salon, named Pol, offers to cut Cris's hair. While looking at photos to figure out what he wants, Cris notices two photos of Pol on the wall; one pre-transition and prior to top surgery, and the other after he has affirmed his gender. Cris, who did not realise he was speaking to another trans man, is stunned and overjoyed. For the first time, Cris introduces himself as Cristian, and Pol shakes his hand in greeting. This scene is utterly gorgeous. We get to see a middle-aged trans man figuring out who he is, doing a bit of low-key partying, and having a tender conversation with a trans man who was able to affirm himself earlier in life. During this conversation, Cris has not modified any of his presentation, and is read as a woman, but Pol believes him. I find this aspect of the scene very beautiful. After this, Cris comes out to his sister. It is very different from his experience with Pol. In fact, this movie gleefully skips over the seriousness which typically (and understandably) accompanies scenes where trans people come out to family members. It was really refreshing and interesting to see transitioning explored in a comedic way, without the joke being Cris's gender itself. Cris and his sister. He arrives at the company party and drunkenly congratulates Paula for her event speech. Paula, surprised by Cris's masculine presentation and obvious intoxication, questions him in a panic. He tries to come out, but is interrupted by a coworker tearfully confessing to Paula, then by Tito singing Paula a love song, then by the company receptionist committing arson. It's chaotic and ridiculous, and completely disarms the fear which often defines coming out scenes in media. After this, the film takes a dark turn. As four characters flee down the hallway, trying to escape the arsonist's fire, their physical bodies begin to warp and distort. Except, this time, it's happening in the real world, not in the mirror. Their reflections are taking control, swapping places with their real world counterparts. Cris's reflection reassuring him after they swap. Cris is the only main character to get a conceivably happy (if quite ominous) ending. His masculine reflection, now inhabiting his body in the real world, reassures him and says that they will take the transition slowly. This is the fantasy equivalent of proceeding with a transition despite fear of how other people will react, and what the consequences will be... Cris in the mirror world. ...but the real Cris, like the other three main characters, ends the film by slowly turning to behold the void of darkness where he now exists. The difference between his ending and the other characters' endings is that his reflection has goals absolutely aligned with his, whereas Paula (for example) has been replaced by a crueller, more pragmatic version with different goals and standards, who is doing things which Paula would not. All in all, this is quite an interesting film with a heaping load of fatphobia alongside some genuinely touching trans scenes. In terms of general warnings, in addition to what's already been mentioned, Espejo, Espejo includes workplace sexual harassment, misogyny, minor physical violence, conflict, and slurs. Entry last updated: 21 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse
- Mutt (2023) | Trans Male Movie
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
- Growing Older As Me: Dave (2019) | Trans Male Interview
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
- What Is Female Masculinity? (2015) | Non-Binary, Butch, Gender Non-Conforming Interviews
Several American interviewees discuss their female masculinity, using the terms butch, gender-neutral, masculine-of-center, and genderqueer to describe themselves. What Is Female Masculinity? Interview 2015 United States of America Several American interviewees discuss their female masculinity, using the terms butch, gender-neutral, masculine-of-center, and genderqueer to describe themselves. Watch. Jack's Summary: This is a really valuable set of interviews, in my opinion, because it shows a range of experiences which often don't get discussed in discourse around gender and presentation. If you are questioning your gender, it might be a good idea to listen to these interviewees speak, so you can see whether you relate to the experiences described. "Sometimes I'm not male or female," one interviewee explains, going on to say, "I believe that masculinity goes beyond aesthetics." "Gender in general can be inherent, but can also be a performance," says another interviewee, "Your full identity can be some combination of how you feel inside, and what you like to see when you look in the mirror." "I got top surgery two years ago," one butch says, "and before that, I was miserable to be around... And now, I'm happy." If you are interested in butch experiences after watching this video, I recommend the magazine/organisation Butch Is Not A Dirty Word and the printed book version of BUTCH: Not Like The Other Girls . Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Butch Media Browse
- Jagrit | Indian Trans Man Interview | Oliver Jähnke
Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Jagrit, a trans male Indian lawyer. He discusses his supportive family, Hindu beliefs, accepting workplace, having top surgery, and his goals for the future. On the day of the interview, he had his first testosterone injection. He is a TRANSMAN from INDIA Interview 2023 India (Bhārat Gaṇarājya), Sweden (Sverige) Oliver Jähnke, a Swedish trans guy, interviews Jagrit, a trans male Indian lawyer. He discusses his supportive family, Hindu beliefs, accepting workplace, having top surgery, and his goals for the future. On the day of the interview, he had his first testosterone injection. Watch. Available Summary: Jagrit is a 26 year old lawyer and trans man from India. In this video he talks about his journey to discovering that he's trans, about how his family accepted him, a bit about the queer coded gods and godesses in the Hindu mythology as well as his work at his job where he has created a gender affirmation policy for the company, which led to him being able to get his top surgery. - Queers of the world, YouTube . Jack's Summary: This is a wonderful interview, and Oliver Jähnke does fantastic work. I'm very grateful for Oliver's channel. Jagrit mentions being inspired by S03E03 of the talk show Satyamev Jayate , titled Accepting Alternative Sexualities. You can watch the episode here (be prepared for confronting themes). He describes how this episode allowed great self-acceptance in him, and also taught him about transgender identities beyond Hijra communities. Jagrit's mother helping him after top surgery. He also recalls the impact of trans-inclusive media on his initially unaccepting mother, who quickly understood and embraced his transition once she had access to other people's stories. She then proceeded to come out to Jagrit's grandmother on his behalf, resulting in yet another accepting family member, and fostering a safe environment for Jagrit to come out to his father and brothers. Prior and after top surgery, his whole family supported him. Jagrit describes how, while being a trans man and not labelling himself as non-binary at all, he was still impacted by binary structures in Indian society. For example, he describes never taking the metro due to separate male and female lines; not safely fitting in with either men or women, and the distress that this caused for him. Jagrit discussing deities such as Ardhanarishvara. Jagrit specifies that life has improved for him, and that acceptance in India is growing. He has become comfortable moving through public, since accessing top surgery, and would not want to move away from India. He describes going on dates in publis spaces, noting the significance of such activities in his life. His workplace is very accepting of him, including his manager, who will directly correct staff who misgender him. He describes recently attending Delhi's first trans employment mela, and says he is still working to build inclusive workplace policies. He has a particular focus on the education sector and bullying prevention, due to his past experiences of bullying and social harassment, and wants to improve legal gender affirmation. Jagrit and his father. I found myself smiling with joy as Jagrit recalled that his father's response to his coming-out was to say, "Kaju, I will always love you, I will always respect you. You have gained more respect from me now. You are the most courageous person I know, and I don't care about the society, what they think or what they do. You are my child, and I will always support you, and I will always care about you." Oliver describes crying with happiness, during the morning spent with Jagrit and his family, and I can definitely understand why. Thank you to Jagrit for sharing his story, and to Oliver for seeking out global trans stories. Entry last updated: 5 July 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse
- Brotherboys Yarnin' Up (2014) | Trans Male Brotherboy Documentary
Two Brotherboy trans men, Kai and Dean, talk about their transitions and identities. Brotherboys Yarnin' Up Talking Head 2014 Australia Two Brotherboy trans men, Kai and Dean, talk about their transitions and identities. Watch. Available Summary: Kai and Dean sharing their stories about what it is to be a brotherboy. -Trans Health Australia, YouTube. Jack's Summary: In this video, Brotherboys Kai and Dean talk about what their identities mean, and who they are. Dean, a Wiradjuri man, greets the filmmaker in his Pama–Nyungan language and then introduces Kai, a younger Wakka Wakka Wulli Wulli Brotherboy. It is explained that a Brotherboy is an Indigenous trans or gender-diverse person who was assigned female at birth, but who has a boy spirit, leading them to take on male roles in society and culture. Brotherboy is not just a gender identity, it is also a cultural identity specific to the Aboriginal people of the land now known as Australia. Dean discusses his journey, saying that he decided to transition at 42 years of age, with Kai deciding to transition only a few months before the video was filmed, at the age of 18. Kai describes the particular isolation of Brotherboys, noting that the only Indigenous resources he could find were specifically limited to Sistergirls, making him worried that he would need to give up his culture in order to transition. Both Brotherboys emphasise having supportive families, and Dean mentions that he is married with four children. Kai describes the ongoing process of navigating what cultural roles he is allowed to perform, and Dean talks about being initiated into a male role by his community Elders. This is a recommended watch for insights into Brotherboy life! Kai Clancy can also be seen in this short documentary series , when he is much older and further along in his transition. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Culture-Specific Media Browse
- Rise (NBC) | Trans Male Show
Michael Hallowell, a trans male student played by American non-binary actor Ellie Desautels, transitions with the support of friends at his high school drama department. Rise (NBC) Show 2018 United States of America Michael Hallowell, a trans male student played by American non-binary actor Ellie Desautels, transitions with the support of friends at his high school drama department. Trailer. Available Summary: A working class high school drama department and the students come alive under a passionate teacher and family man whose dedication to the program galvanizes the entire town. -IMDb. Entry last updated: 15 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse
- You Don't Know Dick (1997) | Trans Male Documentary
American trans men Loren Cameron, Jamison Green, Michael Kirk, Ted Knupke, Sergeant Stephan Thorne, and German-American Max Wolf Valerio are interviewed about romance, surgery, families, parenthood, aspirations, coming out, mental health, sex, religion, libido, etc. Their friends and family are also interviewed. You Don't Know Dick: The Courageous Hearts of Transsexual Men Documentary 1997 United States of America, Germany (Deutschland) American trans men Loren Cameron, Jamison Green, Michael Kirk, Ted Knupke, Sergeant Stephan Thorne, and German-American Max Wolf Valerio are interviewed about romance, surgery, families, parenthood, aspirations, coming out, mental health, sex, religion, libido, etc. Their friends and family are also interviewed. Watch. Available Summary: Lyle, Max, Michael, Steven, Ted, and James: a photographer who lifts weights, a cop, a mechanic, writers, an artist; one is gay, at least three are in serious relationships with women; one was in the seminary; one has three children from a previous marriage. All six were assigned female at birth, and all are female-to-male (FTM) transgender men. They talk about childhood, deciding to make the change, telling parents and friends and co-workers, testosterone therapy, surgeries, organs, embracing their histories, and how their lives are now. Friends, a parent, lovers, and two children also talk. All six men express joy at their newfound and more complete identities. -IMDb. Entry last updated: 2 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse











