Be Like Others
A generation of young Iranians is choosing to undergo gender reassignment surgery in a country where such decisions face significant societal pressure.
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A generation of young Iranians is choosing to undergo gender reassignment surgery in a country where such decisions face significant societal pressure.
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Young Iranians seek gender reassignment surgery in Iran. Director Tanaz Eshaghian documents their lives and the societal pressures they face. The film follows several individuals as they navigate their identities. It presents personal stories from those on the fringes of society in a country where such choices carry stigma. Running for 74 minutes, "Be Like Others" includes perspectives on acceptance and the emotional struggles involved in aligning one's physical self with true identity.
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