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20249 minPGdoc-short

Valeria, Gerard, Gery

20249 minPGdoc-short

A 13-year-old transgender teenager transitions with the support of her twin sister, as seen through family videos in this 9-minute short.

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A 13-year-old transgender teenager transitions with the support of her twin sister, as seen through family videos in this 9-minute short.

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José Aragóndirector

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Gery and Valeria are twin sisters. They share their childhood through family videos. Gery is a 13-year-old transgender girl. Her transition is documented alongside scenes of her sister's support. The film, directed by José Aragón, runs for 9 minutes. It focuses on themes of LGBTQ rights and family dynamics. The footage captures their growth and relationship as Gery embraces her identity.

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