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Intersexion is a documentary focused on intersex individuals, researched and presented by Mani Mitchell, New Zealand's first openly intersex person. The film is directed by Grant Lahood and aims to demystify intersex experiences by moving beyond the shame and secrecy that often accompany intersex births. It features interviews with intersex people from various countries, including America, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, and Australia, discussing their lives from childhood through adulthood in a world that typically adheres to a binary understanding of gender.
The film also includes perspectives from sex researchers and examines the historical context of intersex treatment. It contrasts the experiences of those who underwent early surgical interventions, influenced by researchers like John Money, with those who grew up without such procedures. This multifaceted approach provides a comprehensive view of the intersex experience across different cultures and time periods.
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.
Perfect For
Intersex rights advocacyDocumentary enthusiastsLGBTQ+ history