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202025 minPG-13documentary

Invisible Men

202025 minPG-13documentary

Male trans individuals in U.S. prisons face severe health challenges due to rigid gender binarism and inadequate healthcare provisions.

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Luis Carlos de Alencar

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Male trans individuals in U.S. prisons face severe health challenges due to rigid gender binarism and inadequate healthcare provisions.

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Luis Carlos de Alencardirector

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Male trans individuals in prisons face significant health challenges due to strict gender binarism. The documentary reveals conditions in these facilities. It addresses how the rules of the prison system impact their well-being. The film runs for 25 minutes and was released in 2020. It falls under the genres of crime and health. The situation of this population remains largely unaddressed in discussions about incarceration and health care.

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