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201993 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

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Born to Be

201993 minPGdocumentary

3.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

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Dr. Jess Ting at Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery offers vital health and surgical services to transgender individuals during their transitions.

“When you see yourself, who do you see?”

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Tania Cypriano

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Dr. Jess Ting at Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery offers vital health and surgical services to transgender individuals during their transitions.

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Tania Cyprianodirector

Leiomy Maldonadocast

Garnet Rubiocast

Mahogany Phillipscast

Jess Tingcast

Synopsis

Dr. Jess Ting operates at the Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City. He provides transgender and gender non-conforming individuals with access to health and surgical care. Born to Be follows his work and the experiences of his patients. The film documents their journeys through surgical transitioning and the emotional challenges they face. It premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 28, 2019, and is set for online release on November 18, 2020.

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Meet Dr. Jess Ting at Mount Sinai Center.
See how surgery impacts patients' lives.
Find out about transgender health access.

Did You Know

The film premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 28, 2019.
It holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 20 critic reviews.
The average rating on Rotten Tomatoes is 8.5/10.
The film is scheduled to be released online by Kino Lorber on November 18, 2020.

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Transgender health issuesMedical documentariesSocial justice advocacy

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Who directed the documentary Born to Be?

Born to Be was directed by Tania Cypriano.

What is the release date for Born to Be?

Born to Be is scheduled to be released online on November 18, 2020.

What is the approval rating of Born to Be on Rotten Tomatoes?

Born to Be holds an approval rating of 100% based on 20 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

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