Five countries are featured as intersex individuals share their experiences with identity and medical interventions that shaped their lives.
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Five countries are featured as intersex individuals share their experiences with identity and medical interventions that shaped their lives.
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Mani Mitchell visits intersex individuals across America, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, and Australia in "Intersexion." The film features personal stories that highlight the challenges faced by intersex people since birth. It presents discussions around medical practices involving early surgical interventions based on theories from Dr. John Money of Johns Hopkins Medical School. Mitchell and others share their experiences of growing up outside the male-female binary. The documentary includes insights from sex researchers and addresses the historical treatment of intersex conditions.
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Why Watch
- Meet intersex activists like Mani Mitchell and Bo Laurent.
- Find out about intersex experiences in five different countries.
- See the impact of early surgical interventions on intersex lives.
Did You Know
- Intersexion won 'Best New Zealand Documentary' at the Documentary Edge Festival in 2012.
- The film features interviews with intersex individuals from five countries: America, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, and Australia.
- Mani Mitchell is New Zealand's first 'out' intersex person and co-researcher of the film.
- The film has a duration of 68 minutes.
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Who is the first 'out' intersex person in New Zealand?
Mani Mitchell is recognized as New Zealand's first 'out' intersex person.
What awards did Intersexion win?
Intersexion won 'Best New Zealand Documentary' and 'Best Editing' at the Documentary Edge Festival in 2012.
What is the duration of the documentary Intersexion?
Intersexion has a duration of 68 minutes.
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