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Deep Dive: Born to Be (2019)

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Born to Be
Born to Be is a documentary that follows Dr. Jess Ting at the Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City. The film provides an intimate look at Dr. Ting's work in offering transgender and gender non-conforming individuals access to quality health and surgical care. It captures the impact of his medical practice on the lives of his patients and illustrates his transformation from a renowned plastic surgeon to a pioneering gender-affirming surgeon. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 28, 2019, and was scheduled for online release on November 18, 2020. With a runtime of 93 minutes, it presents a detailed view of the experiences of transgender individuals seeking medical care, emphasizing the importance of access to health services in their lives.

Why Watch

  • •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