She's A Boy I Knew

Parents lost a son, sisters lost a brother, and perhaps most sadly of all, a wife lost her husband after Steven Haworth answered the nagging inner voice of his true gender identity and undertook the long process that saw him become Gwen, the director of this film. In this brave retelling of her own story, Haworth displays real film-making talent, employing archive footage and even animation to embellish what is ultimately a transgender success story - but the trump card she plays is in eliciting some of the most fully considered and deeply self-examining interviews ever filmed on the subject.

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[xzotyqa]

and thanks...

awesome documentary film

[xzotyqa]

Gwen, as an atypical female, your sharing your journey of transitioning from a Male Gender Expressed Life to a Female one is much appreciated. A lot of what you mention touches many experiences in my journey as well as an 'atypical' female, but my journey is only starting out, and I already have experienced massive loss and total isolation, so whether it really 'gets better', is a long way off for me. Being a bit older, about by 14+ years; so late in life to 'lose all' rebuild life will be hard

[cmdrtomalak]

This was incredibly well done. The parallels in Gwen's life to my own are incredible and to watch her family and friends' open and honest testimonials was a huge lift for me as I can only assume their lives parallel my own family and friends. This movie is a 'must see' for everyone.

[urgirlcassie23]

Thank you very much. I liked the 2nd person format, especially in the beginning. I hadn't really heard "1st hand" friends/family of a trans-person talking about their opinions on transition before. Very illuminating.

...just need to find something just as useful for coming out Vegan to your carnivore Southern family as well, and I'm all set, hehe.

[ImBreanne]

This movie touched my heart as there are allot of similarities in our lives. I am currently transitioning myself, and like you Gwen I had a wife. I wish you the best :) God bless.

[crhomme]

great video gwen, it was very well done. you are so talented and eloquent. You're family is beautiful and your story was touching. I'm a bc born ftm so it was refreshing to see some documented bc blood on queer trans people. I lived in vic for 5 years and now live in mtl where I as well had surgery a couple years ago. Your video has been a connecting experience. Beautiful. Also, I think I have a crush on your little sister! what a dream boat (apologies for being creepy!) Best - Ben

[jasgop]

Thank you very much.

[NMCalvin]

Thanks so much.

[Krystal1grl]

Thank you

[markreilly52]

Thank you for making this film and for introducing us to your family and friends. And thank you to them for sharing so much of their lives, and the way they responded over time to your honesty, and with such courage. Life is complex, but people have an infinite capacity to love and to overcome. You are all stars. The film is thoughtful and articulate, and something for all grown ups to come to terms with.