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In this alarmist and insensitive documentary, trans men Scott, Dirk, Ryan, and Jamison Green are interviewed alongside anti-trans doctors. Changing Sexes Ep.2 Documentary 2008 United States of America In this alarmist and insensitive documentary, trans men Scott, Dirk, Ryan, and Jamison Green are interviewed alongside anti-trans doctors. Watch... But I Wouldn't Recommend It! Jack's Summary: Oh, boy. So, I am an FTM transsexual. I am a man who was born female, and I live my life as a male as much as possible. I always like seeing media where transsexuals use that word, my word, because I feel represented and connected to transsexual men throughout history. This ain't it. The issue is not with the interviewees themselves. The issue is with the smooth, toothpaste-ad-esque voice which mislabels, misgenders, and misrepresents trans men. One of the first lines in Changing Sexes is, "In this hour, four transsexual women, and their quest to live as men; the ethics, the science, and the search for acceptance in changing sexes." Women, eh? Seems you've fundamentally missed the point. An interview with a trans bloke, who firmly and unambiguously asserts that he is a man, is preceded by the narrator saying, "Rachel has decided that she wants to become a man". I can understand such an explanation if merely referring to the social role that a trans person has decided they will inhabit externally, but this documentary seems unable to grasp that trans men are already men internally. This is particularly an issue with "Rachel," who is not real enough a man for the filmmakers to refer to him as such. In testament to the invisibility/erasure of trans men, particularly in decades past, the documentary asserts that three-fourths of trans people are trans women, and only one-fourth are trans men (you can learn more about this invisibility/erasure in Then and Now ). Non-binary and gender-variant people, of course, not existing. The filmmakers responsible for this documentary seemingly missed the decidedly binary-transcending butch/trans Leslie Feinberg... Within three minutes, and with barely any context beyond the invalidating narration thus far, the documentary launches into an attack on transitioning. Viewers are introduced to the idea of transition surgeries, particularly bottom surgeries, by a doctor who is staunchly opposed to them. Much like TRANS , this documentary asserts that transgenderism/transsexualism is a thing that "happens" to people. "It does happen, even in the midwest, to little girls with idyllic childhood memories," the narrator croons, while showing childhood pictures of a trans man whose interview is about to be played. In this interview, the trans man talks about how his "idyllic childhood" was plagued by dysphoria and distress at his changing body. So, not that idyllic, then... Heidi. This man, named Dirk, has a girlfriend named Heidi. In a complete contradiction of the film's framing thus far, Heidi says, "What people should know about Dirk is that he's just a guy. He's not a woman who wants to be a man. He's just a man, and that's the only way he can live." Seems the filmmakers completely disregarded Heidi's perspective when they were writing the narrator's script. Dirk holding his testosterone dose. Dirk talks about transitioning hormonally and legally, in terms of his name change. Dirk's appointment with his supportive doctor is filmed. The narrator claims that being on testosterone replacement therapy will increase Dirk's risk of uterine cancer, necessitating a hysterectomy. No evidence or study is cited to back up this claim. Almost immediately after this claim, Dirk's doctor frankly says that (back in 2008 when this film was released) doctors do not yet know the long-term risks for trans individuals using testosterone... which contradicts the narrator's claims of certain and foreseeable health risks. The doctor, far less alarmist than the narrator, talks about monitoring bodily functions which can be impacted by hormones in any human body (including cis people), to ensure they stay within a "satisfactory range". It goes without saying that I encourage you to speak to qualified medical practitioners if you have any concerns about the risks associated with HRT. You deserve up-to-date, evidence-based information. Here is a video where a trans man, who began testosterone in 1996, talks about his experiences with HRT, and urges caution before you believe alarmist rhetoric on the internet... or in sensationalist documentaries. Moving on from Dirk, the documentary proceeds to discuss "Rachel," who is one day away from his top surgery. Referring to this man's parents, the narrator says, "They are devastated by her decision to become a man". The documentary then cuts to an interview where his sister is saying, "It's like a death in the family, because it is". We finally learn, during this interview, that this man's chosen name is Ryan. He is not referred to by this name because, again, he isn't a real man yet by the filmmakers' standards. Ryan's best friend speaks negatively about his transition, saying that she has told him, "You're still going to be the same person inside," with this seemingly affirming statement instead meaning that he, in her view, is still a woman inside, and will be trapped in an unwanted body post-op. Again... the point has been missed! Dirk binding his chest. Dirk is shown binding his chest using a sports bra, on top of elastic bandages, on top of a velcro binder without shoulder straps. This is extremely unsafe, and the physical dangers of binding this way are not specified. Dirk discussing the danger of being a trans man. Discussing binding his chest, and struggling with the binding falling down, Dirk says: It's just a stop-gap solution, for now, and it's going to fail eventually. And I don't know when that's gonna happen. Y'know, as it is, the past few months, I've pretty much just stopped going outside whenever I could, because it's just not worth the binding, more than anything. I'm used to being very physical, I'm used to being an active person, I work outdoors. And I love the winter. But I can't do it. And I'm not gonna go out unbound with my family, in the stage I'm in, because it's just not safe... If I have these breasts, that's such a red flag to people. Like, that person isn't what they say they are. That person's pretending to be a guy, but really he's a chick, you can tell. And, y'know, there's a safety issue there. There's lots of trans people getting killed. There's lots of hate crimes against trans people. I don't... I don't want that to be me. He is trying to access a mastectomy, but it is prohibitively expensive, leaving him stuck between a rock and a hard place. His safety, and his family's safety, depends on him being consistently read as male. After this sensitive and revealing segment focusing on the struggles of a rural trans man in the early-2000s, the anti-trans doctor from earlier in the documentary returns. If he were posing his concerns as questions, and perhaps consulting empirical studies, his commentary would have more value than the unfounded assertion he makes that a persistent trans identity and gender dysphoria are comparable to... being anorexic. Ryan calling his mother. Ryan is shown prior to his top surgery, tearing up as he calls his unaccepting mother and says that he loves her, asking that she pass on his love to his father as well. Truly heartbreaking and important. Footage of Ryan's surgery is not shown, but his chest is shown immediately post-op, which could be considered graphic to some. Proceed with caution. Returning to Dirk, the narrator notes how Dirk's son refers to him as "daddy," and remarks about how male he seems, then musing about whether Dirk and other trans men are "impostors". With every ad break, this film really does feel the need to remind viewers that FTM transsexuals should be doubted, viewed with suspicion, and distrusted. Dirk and Heidi then talk about the judgement, rejection, and transphobia they have both experienced, with the documentary seemingly unaware that such views are being encouraged by the film itself. What we see in Dirk is a man who is helping to raise his girlfriend's child, and that child has accepted him as a father. That's wonderful, but you wouldn't know it from the way this documentary prioritises sensationalistic rhetoric. Jamison Green. Jamison Green, a bisexual pioneer for trans male visibility and acceptance, is introduced around 33 minutes into the documentary. Because he looks and sounds like the filmmakers' idea of a man, he is consistently referred to with he/him/his pronouns, and by his chosen name; a courtesy not extended to Ryan, because of how he looks and sounds. Jamison's commentary on trans people, as ever, is progressive, calm, and understanding of those who feel threatened by transsexuals. It's a shame his valuable commentary is bogged down by the majority of this documentary. The documentary then turns to FTM bottom surgeries. Jamison talks about his decision to undergo metoidioplasty. No notes, fantastic stuff, I really appreciate him sharing his experience. Scott's phalloplasty scar. Scott, another trans man, talks about having phalloplasty and feeling so overwhelmed afterwards by the magnitude of what his body had to go through in order to alleviate his dysphoria. He had just undergone a major surgery which, ultimately, did provide what he had wanted and did work the way he had needed it to, but it was a huge undertaking. That is entirely understandable; as Finlay Games explored in his phalloplasty memoir Top to Bottom , phalloplasty can be incredibly arduous, even for people who passionately want it and ultimately thrive post-op. It's a big deal. Like any major surgery, it's physically exhausting, which is what Scott describes. He's only three months after his most recent surgery. He's still recovering and adjusting. The way that the narrator frames Scott's experience, though, is by dramatically saying, "When he woke up, he was horrified at what he had done". Alarmist, to say the least! No need for nuance here! The anti-trans doctor pops up again to say, "The people who are gender dysphoric are truly suffering. They're not kidding anyone, they're not dishonest people, they're not bad people". They are, however, people whose strongly-felt sense of gender should be disbelieved and compared to anorexia, though, I guess. With the context of his earlier comments, this weak defence of transsexual people comes across as condescending because, of course, we may not be bad people, but we still don't know what's best for ourselves and our bodies. He does. Another doctor argues against hormones and surgery, suggesting that psychological interventions should be used instead. Now, I personally believe that, yes, psychological support is very, very important whenever anybody (trans or not) is considering irreversible medical treatments, but that support is not what the doctor is keen on. He's keen on conversion therapy to fix us. Once again, he knows best. We don't. Ryan on testosterone. With only a few minutes to go in the documentary, viewers get to see Ryan one month after his mastectomy. This surgery legitimises his manhood enough that the narrator deigns to call him Ryan. Wonderfully, Dirk's friend Heather lends him a large sum of money so that he can finally have top surgery, paying it forward after her brother lent her a similar sum of money in the recent past. Ryan's relationship with his parents is healing, and he is happy with his medical transition. So, the people in this documentary end on a happy note, in spite of the documentary's best efforts. Entry last updated: 23 Mar 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

AJ, an Australian trans man, is interviewed about his decision to postpone his medical transition so that he could carry a child, with his former partner and friends interviewed as well. Photographs which were taken of him before, during, and after his pregnancy are displayed throughout the documentary. From Daddy's Tummy Documentary 2015 Australia AJ, an Australian trans man, is interviewed about his decision to postpone his medical transition so that he could carry a child, with his former partner and friends interviewed as well. Photographs which were taken of him before, during, and after his pregnancy are displayed throughout the documentary. Watch. Available Summary: Melbourne man AJ Kearns describes himself as just an ordinary father living in the suburbs with his two children. But there are many who would disagree. Born into a conservative Pentecostal family in Sydney, AJ spent the first 35 years of his life as a woman. As a teenager, Vicki-Anne thought she was gay and attended controversial church-based conversion therapy in the hope of becoming heterosexual. After years of struggle, AJ realised that he was a man and went on to create a family with his partner Zu White. But he then took the surprising step of postponing his physical transition to become pregnant. Psychiatrist Dr Fintan Harte says it's the first time in over 30 years of practice that he's encountered a trans-identified male who has conceived a child. From Daddy's Tummy tells the story of AJ and his family and showcases a stunning photographic record of his physical transition from female to male by Melbourne artist Alison Bennett. -Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Links: ABC article. Alison Bennett's website. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Fatherhood and Parenthood Browse

Adam, a trans man played by Canadian cis male actor Gavin Crawford, accidentally becomes pregnant with twins and has to figure out whether he wants to keep the babies, and who he might raise them with. Two 4 One Film 2014 Canada Adam, a trans man played by Canadian cis male actor Gavin Crawford, accidentally becomes pregnant with twins and has to figure out whether he wants to keep the babies, and who he might raise them with. Watch. Available Summary: Adam, a trans man who agrees to have a one-night stand with his ex-girlfriend Miriam, uses a mail-order at-home pregnancy kit to artificially inseminate her with donated sperm. However, an accident during the encounter leaves both Adam and Miriam pregnant, forcing Adam, who has not yet completed the surgical phase of his gender transition, to confront the ways in which the pregnancy will influence his sense of gender identity. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: Despite the tacky film poster, which may lead you to assume the movie is making a mockery of trans men’s ability to carry children, this film is actually pretty good. I wouldn’t say it’s my favourite (and the acting leaves something to be desired), but it does explore the dilemma of a middle-aged trans man accidentally falling pregnant and having to face the dysphoric choices therein. That’s a first, for a casual comedy! I feel the same way about Two 4 One that many cishet people (I have heard) feel about crappy romcom flicks. Don't expect anything super amazing, but it's fun, and there's a happy ending. Entry last updated: 28 Feb 2026 Related Media Fatherhood and Parenthood Browse

Two English filmmakers interview trans and gender-diverse people in Russia, who discuss their experiences of transitioning, bigotry, pride, and being outed. Big Open Closet: Trans in Russia Documentary 2018 Russia (Россия), England Two English filmmakers interview trans and gender-diverse people in Russia, who discuss their experiences of transitioning, bigotry, pride, and being outed. Watch. Available Summary: A documentary film about being transgender in St Petersburg in Russia, presented by Owl and Fox Fisher. This is the first specifically trans-related documentary film on day to day trans life and the specific issues that trans women, trans men, and non-binary people are facing in Russia. With special thanks to Jonny and all our contributors. -YouTube. Jack's Summary: I highly recommend watching this (unfortunately short) documentary, to gain insights into the experiences of trans and gender-diverse people in Russia. Trans couple Jonny and Mark. The Russian people interviewed include Mark, who tells interviewers about their first time injecting testosterone only the night before. They are wonderfully authentic, full of joy, and a delight to listen to. They flex their arms and, putting on an exaggerated deep voice, say, "I'm going to become really masculine," making the interviewers laugh. Their partner, Jonny, is also trans and uses testosterone. Trans person named J. J, one of Mark's flatmates, describes what it was like to come out as trans in Siberia, and the experience of being forced to stay in a psychiatric hospital in order to be allowed to transition. While in the hospital, they were examined by a gynaecologist, a neurologist, and an ophthalmologist. They also had to answer a personality test that consisted of 500 questions. They laugh about their experience, as does their flatmate, but you should proceed with caution if hearing about such an experience might upset you. J says that they saw things in the hospital which they will never be able to forget. The interviewees discuss sexual abuse in Russia, and the expectations of masculinity and manhood which are placed upon trans women and transfeminine people. "As a construct," Jonny explains, "A man who lets go of his masculinity is perceived as weak and something that shouldn't exist." Jonny also adds that non-conformity can put any person in danger, saying, "It's about disability, it's about race, it's about ethnicity, it's about your mental health, it's about anything. As soon as it's recognised that you don't fit into the major normative... You're just... nobody." After this, a trans woman named Kate is interviewed about how being publicly outed affected her life. Loren, a trans doctor, is interviewed alongside his wife Nadezhda. Unfortunately, their interview is very short, and we do not get to learn much about the pair. Non-binary person named Ari. Ari, a non-binary person, talks about the difficulty posed by the Russian language, in that speakers have to use gendered language whenever they talk about themselves. "For practicality, I ask people to please refer to me with masculine pronouns and language," they say, "Which is the way I have referred to myself since my childhood... But I feel that I am neither a man nor a woman. I think the idea that gender can be more than two is enough to blow people's minds". Two young trans people. A young trans person talks about living in a closed military city, and having a lack of information about gender. They talk about the struggle of being diagnosed in order to be allowed to transition, and how this can lead to misdiagnoses and incorrect assumptions from practitioners. They, and their young friend, talk about being asked questions relating to their genitalia, even though such questions are obviously irrelevant and traumatising. "I am afraid of going to the hospital," the young person says, "It's a problem." The two interviewers/filmmakers, Owl and Fox Fisher, attend an LGBT+ festival called Queerfest. The festival was attacked in the past, but there are no instances of violence or anti-LGBT+ sentiments at the event which is filmed. In fact, it seems joyous and incredibly lovely, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a crowd gathered to celebrate. There are several lingering, beautiful shots of anonymous LGBT+ people who have attended the event. Prior to discussing the increasing hostility, mistreatment, and difficulties experienced by Russian trans people, the English filmmakers pointedly emphasise the following: "Often, people speak about queer people in Russia, and they talk about how brave they are to be out, and speak as if they need to be saved by more progressive countries. But it's not about them being brave, and they don't need to be saved by us, or anyone that doesn't live in their community and culture. All we can do is support them on their own terms. They need to lead the way." Entry last updated: 27 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Lev, a trans boy played by Vietnamese-American non-binary actor Ian Alexander, is raised in a post-apocalyptic cult with strict beliefs, which he defies when he refuses to enter into an arranged marriage (as a wife) and shaves his head. After fleeing for his life, he joins other major characters with his supportive sister accompanying him. The Last of Us Part 2 Game 2020 United States of America, Vietnam (越南) Lev, a trans boy played by Vietnamese-American non-binary actor Ian Alexander, is raised in a post-apocalyptic cult with strict beliefs, which he defies when he refuses to enter into an arranged marriage (as a wife) and shaves his head. After fleeing for his life, he joins other major characters with his supportive sister accompanying him. Trailer. Available Summaries: Five years after the events of The Last of Us , Ellie embarks on another journey through a post-apocalyptic America on a mission of vengeance against a mysterious militia. -IMDb. Lev is the deuteragonist of Abby Anderson's story in The Last of Us Part 2 and a playable character in the No Return mode. A former member of the Seraphites, he and his sister Yara form a bond with Washington Liberation Front member, Abby... Lev is serious and pessimistic. Hardened by the harsh world he lives in, Lev is a capable fighter and killer. Despite this, Lev displays moments of wonder and innocence indicative of his age... He is also protective of those he loves, seeing it as his duty to take care of his family. - Wiki . Entry last updated: 24 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

Andrea, a teenage trans boy played by Italian actress Luana Giuliani, tries to figure out his gender identity in this semi-autobiographical film, co-written and directed by Italian trans man Emanuele Crialese. He is called Andrew in the English version of this film. L'immensità Film 2022 Italy (Repubblica Italiana), France (Française) Andrea, a teenage trans boy played by Italian actress Luana Giuliani, tries to figure out his gender identity in this semi-autobiographical film, co-written and directed by Italian trans man Emanuele Crialese. He is called Andrew in the English version of this film. Trailer. Available Summary: In 1970s Rome, Clara is a nonconformist Spanish expatriate trapped in a loveless marriage to Felice, an unfaithful and abusive businessman, with whom she has three children: Adriana, Gino and Diana. Their eldest child, 12-year-old Adriana, experiences gender dysphoria. Adriana rejects girlhood and instead identifies as a boy, wearing boys' clothes and adopting the masculine name Andrea. One day, Andrea befriends Sara, a Romani girl who knows him as a boy. Upon a shared sense of being outsiders, Andrea and Clara grow closer. -Wikipedia. Jack's Summary: Emanuele Crialese, a trans man born in 1965, directed this semi-autobiographical film about a trans boy's relationship with his mother. Beyond the trans themes, the movie primarily deals with family dysfunction, misogyny, spousal control, domestic abuse, and infidelity. Andrea (alternatively called Andrew in the translated English version of this film) is the oldest of three children. All children are experiencing distress and mental illness due to domestic conflict, with Andrea's brother overeating, suffering from pica, and defecating indoors on the carpet. At its most disturbing, this film shows Andrea crawling into his parent's bedroom to save his mother from being raped by her husband. These darker themes are so central to the story that this attempted rape is included in the film's official trailer, linked above. Andrea's father speaking about him. The movie overall oscillates between lighthearted, idyllic childhood scenes and confronting instances of assault, harassment, bigotry, and mental breakdowns. Ultimately, this is a good film, although it did feel somewhat unfinished when I got to the end. I liked the explorations of Andrea's gender identity and frustration. He tries to figure out who he is through fantasies involving God, aliens, and adoption. He has a romance with Sara, a local girl who accepts him as a boy. They play games together and have their first kiss. The film touches on the experiences of Romani people and anti-Romani sentiment, but doesn't linger on that topic too much. You can learn more about anti-Romani prejudice in this article (please note that the article uses historical terms which are often considered pejoratives today, and shouldn't be used by non-Romani people outside of a historical discussion). In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Crialese discussed the film and his casting choices. He did not prioritise casting a trans actor to play this fictionalised version of his younger self, saying, "I searched among young girls who play sports considered "boy" sports. Luana [who played Andrea] races motorcycles". So, he sought a masculine energy, regardless of actor gender. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male with Female Browse

Jack (an American trans man) is interviewed alongside his best friend Yaya (an American trans woman) about their childhoods, transitions, and hopes for the future. Jack & Yaya Documentary 2019 United States of America Jack (an American trans man) is interviewed alongside his best friend Yaya (an American trans woman) about their childhoods, transitions, and hopes for the future. Trailer. Official Website. Available Summary: Jack and Yaya met at ages three and two through their shared backyard fence. They spent their childhood together, building forts and burning trash cans in their small hometown in South Jersey. From a young age, Yaya and Jack saw each other as they truly were, a girl and a boy, even though the rest of the world didn’t see them that way. As they grew older, they supported each other as they both came out as transgender. Decades later, Jack and Yaya remain best friends. Jack now lives in Boston with his loyal pup, Plinko, and works as a kindergarten teacher. Yaya lives in her childhood home, waiting tables and trying to make ends meet after her mother’s passing. During his summer vacation, Jack travels back to his childhood home to spend time with Yaya and with his extended family. Jack & Yaya follows these two friends for a year and explores their unique relationship, drawing on home videos and conversations with their eclectic cast of friends and family. - Official website. Entry last updated: 8 Feb 2026 Related Media Trans Male Media Browse

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