Am I Boy Or Girl
10 Episodes
This documentary series shares the personal stories of transgender women and men, highlighting their courage, challenges, and achievements. Featuring people from diverse backgrounds, each program explores the journey of embracing one's authentic gender identity.
Through firsthand accounts, the series offers insight into the experiences of transgender youth, adults, and their families, including the choices, transitions, and obstacles they face. Designed to support classroom discussion, the programs promote understanding, challenge stereotypes, encourage acceptance, and increase visibility for the transgender community.
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring Evan Kelemen - Coping with Psychiatric Abuse
Episode 1
46-year-old Evan Kelemen. Despite enduring psychiatric abuse, he clings to a powerful belief: there is a place where things could be better, a hope that sustains him.
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring Pina Newman - True Self Suppression
Episode 2
After bad psychologist advice, 25-year-old Pina Newman suppressed her true self until “it just erupted.” Her journey to self-acceptance continues, but she is now sure of one thing: she is proud of who she is. Her mantra: “I am who I am and I am enough.”
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring Stefonknee Wolscht - Transition from Man to a Woman
Episode 3
51-year-old Stefonknee Wolscht risked everything to transition. This intimate documentary follows her challenging journey of rebuilding her life. Her story is one of liberation, deep pain, and hope, exploring the life-changing impact of transition on a person and their family. Discover the strugg...
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring Gayle Roberts - Transition from Male to Female
Episode 4
73-year-old Gayle Roberts, with her wife's support, transitions from male to female. But after coming out at work, a cruel comment from a student's parent overwhelms her, threatening the joy of her new life.
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring Xavier Raddysh - Role Model for Trans People
Episode 5
Xavier Raddysh knew he wasn't a girl. As a teen, the pain of being misgendered led to self-harm and two suicide attempts. Now, he is a transgender role model, speaking to students to foster understanding and show trans youth they can survive and thrive.
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring James Gardner - Making a Public Transition
Episode 6
55-year-old James Gardner, while working at a Victoria radio station, has made a very public transition. His journey, shared openly with listeners and colleagues, marks a significant and courageous personal milestone.
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Am I a Boy or Girl Featuring Marie Little - Live Your True Self
Episode 7
Inspired by a transformative trip to Cuba, Marie Little decided to stop hiding and fully embrace her true self. She made the powerful resolution to "live as Marie full time," embarking on a new, authentic chapter of her life.
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring Sandy Leo Laframboise - First Nations Transgender
Episode 8
After a life of hardship, 54-year-old Sandy Leo Laframboise is now a beacon of hope. A survivor of childhood prostitution and addiction, Sandy found healing through her First Nations culture. She discovered and embraced her Two-Spirit identity, embodying both male and female spirits. Today, Sandy...
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Am I A Boy or Girl Featuring Trey McGowan - Drag King & Female Performer
Episode 9
37-year-old Trey McGowan's life changes when he discovers the world of Drag Kings—female performers who theatrically embody masculinity. This breakthrough moment of visibility and self-expression opens a new, empowering path for his own identity and journey.
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Am I a Boy or Girl Featuring Savannah Burton - Transgender Athlete
Episode 10
Savannah Burton is the first out trans athlete in Canadian history to compete internationally in team sports, named to the National Dodgeball team in 2015. She has also appeared on TV shows like Beauty and the Beast and Killjoys.