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202311 minPGdoc-short

Gender Equality

Lying in Bed Alone, Breathing

202311 minPGdoc-short

Eleven minutes of audio description and open captions create a dialogue about gender dysphoria from the perspective of the subject.

Gender Equality

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Eleven minutes of audio description and open captions create a dialogue about gender dysphoria from the perspective of the subject.

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Tris Arthurdirector

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A person lies in bed, reflecting on their experiences with gender dysphoria. The film features their own narration, along with visuals they captured. Audio descriptions and open captions accompany the imagery, allowing for a dialogue between the often unheard voices of the queer body and mind. Running for 11 minutes, "Lying in Bed Alone, Breathing" was released in 2023 and focuses on the internal and external aspects of this personal struggle.

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