Seven transgender youths, aged 12 to 24, from New York, New Orleans, and Baltimore share their experiences with discrimination and acceptance.
Synopsis
Seven transgender youths, aged 12 to 24, from New York, New Orleans, and Baltimore share their experiences with discrimination and acceptance.
Synopsis
In New Orleans, 16-year-old Aydian shares his experiences of growing up transgender. Alongside six others from New York and Baltimore, he discusses challenges such as discrimination and the search for acceptance. Each youth, aged 12 to 24, recounts personal stories of joy and struggle. Produced by Laverne Cox, 'The T Word' features candid interviews that reveal the realities of life as a transgender person in America. The film emphasizes the need for support from family and community.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet seven inspiring transgender youths from diverse cities.
- Find out how family support impacts transgender lives.
- See personal stories of joy and triumph against discrimination.
Did You Know
- The film features seven transgender youths from three cities: New York, New Orleans, and Baltimore.
- The ages of the featured youths range from 12 to 24 years old.
- The documentary has a runtime of 41 minutes.
- Laverne Cox produced this documentary in 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced 'The T Word'?
Laverne Cox produced 'The T Word'.
What age range do the youths in 'The T Word' fall into?
The youths featured in 'The T Word' are aged 12 to 24.
In which cities are the transgender youths from in 'The T Word'?
The transgender youths are from New York, New Orleans, and Baltimore.
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