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2022100 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Call Me Soraya

2022100 minPGdocumentary

1.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A 13-year-old named Soraya faces rejection after coming out as transgender, while fighting for hormone treatment and surgery over six years.

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Daniel Stadelmann

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A 13-year-old named Soraya faces rejection after coming out as transgender, while fighting for hormone treatment and surgery over six years.

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Daniel Stadelmanndirector

Otmar Schmidwriter

Daniel Stadelmannwriter

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At 13, Soraya comes out as transgender, transitioning from life as Josué. Initially, her announcement is met with support, but rejection soon follows from peers and family. Her father hopes she will reconsider her decision. Soraya advocates for early hormone treatment and surgery. Over six years, the film captures her struggles and triumphs, contributing to ongoing discussions about trans identity and societal attitudes toward homophobia.

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