Identidad de género: ni rosa, ni azul

This movie is informative, but it feels misguided. To see the hate hurts me. No one should have to deal with discrimination. When I came out to my first job. I was told I had to use the only unisex bathroom. When everyone else found out that they can also use the only bathroom I can use, I was then told to go outside and use the bathroom. You have the right to your religious beliefs but those beliefs only govern you. You have no right to push your beliefs on me. Got upset when Katie seemed to force a mother to say that her AABM might be gay. That's a slap in the face of the daughter. When I came out to my biological father. He said No, I had this many sons and I have this many daughters. At that moment I wanted to get a hold of my birth certificate and have my marker changed. He also said that if I die, he will bury me with the name he gave me. The funny thing about my birth name is in my past he said he had no choice of my name. That was left up to my biological mother and her mother. So, I wanted to get my name changed officially so he didn't have the right. I didn't understand my body when I was younger. But, I knew my name didn't fit me since the 4th grade. I started with going by my full first name, that didn't work. Then I started going by my middle birth name, that didn't work. Then I started writing different names to find one that fit. Then I was watching tv shows and movies about people being in the wrong place and saw something they shouldn't have. The FBI would give them an new identity and they would move to a new place and start living a new life. Then I was hoping that I would see something that would give me the ability to have my name and life changed. My favorite holiday was Halloween. It was the one day I was allowed to wear mascara. One year my biological mother made a purple clown costume. It was my favorite costume of all.

I am labeled as a transgender woman but I don't identify as a transgender woman no more then I don't identify as a man. I identify as a woman. As in my past I was forced to adhere to the label of a man. Today I'm forced to identify as a transgender woman. None of this fits for me. I don't conform to the ideology of color to gender. In the old days heels were made for men. Make up was made for men. Wigs were made for men. And little boys use to wear dresses because it was easier to potty train in a dress. Times have changed and we don't see these social norms anymore. Most of this is because of religious beliefs being an effect on our laws and social norms. This is also why I don't believe in religion. If you look through history. You will see when a child is growing up. If they had an imaginary friend. It was ok for a certain amount of time. After a certain amount of time. If they still believe in their imaginary friend they were sent to mental hospital. This is how I see religious people. But in society if you talk to an imaginary entity, then you are not mentally insane. This makes no since to me. You can't condemn one without condemning the other.

As an older cis-female, I had many questions about gender. The trans world is a little hard to understand when I have always felt female and currently don't know anyone who is in the trans community. This documentary provided answers to my very basic questions and reminded me we are all living in the same world and real people are living with misunderstanding, bias,and intolerance. I am glad I didn't rely on the incomprehensible and intolerant negative review to influence my viewing choice. Katie Couric just keeps getting better.

I really don't know by what basis the previous two reviewers were judging this excellent documentary, but I found it it excellent and educational. It covers a sensitive issue from every angle, including previously held beliefs that have now been discredited and talking to tragic victims of previously enforced "expert" opinions. The information presented is well-balanced and does not advocate any particular side whatsoever leaving the viewer to make up their own mind based on the facts presented. Viewpoints are taken from parents of children with gender dysphoria, children with the condition as well as adults and teenagers with the condition. I recommend watching it whether you know nothing, a little or a lot on this subject. Bear in mind also that this was commissioned for The National Geographic, which has a track-record of the highest quality educational content, add that to a multi EMMY award-winning journalist, Katie Couric, that has worked at all three major U.S. networks, you can decide for yourself.

The average rating here is pulled down by a lot of people who voted one because they don't support trans rights.

Disclosure: I have a trans son.

I found this to be a very good and journalistically sound exploration of today's world for trans people. Katie doesn't pretend to know all of the answers, and is genuinely seeking understanding. She asks the questions that many of us have, trying to sift through a new vocabulary.

The documentary covers a wide range of people, and doesn't give everyone a free pass. Hard questions are asked, and not always answered. We've watched it twice, and I found it to be entertaining, educational, and thought provoking.

2/7/18. Katie Couric serves as a tour guide for viewers as she explores the complexities of gender identity. And, she does a great job of navigating the various aspects of what it means to be unhappy with the body one is born with. You will be just as puzzled as she is trying to make sense of the ever-growing vocabulary that is being used to define the spectrum of gender identities for those unhappy with the simple male and female dichotomy. Good luck to all those in the business of generating population statistics. Interesting as only Couric can pull off.