We Are Transgenders
A wide cross-section of Japanese transgendered people share their experiences of exclusion, abuse, and the challenges of accessing safe spaces.
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A wide cross-section of Japanese transgendered people share their experiences of exclusion, abuse, and the challenges of accessing safe spaces.
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Lulu Ogawa's 1998 documentary features a diverse group of transgender individuals in Japan. It includes drag queens, female-to-male transsexuals, intersex activists, and male transvestites. They share personal stories of exclusion and abuse during their childhoods. The film addresses the need for safe spaces for self-expression. It also discusses the dangers of black-market hormones and the physical pain associated with sex-reassignment surgery. The documentary runs for 78 minutes.
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