Joychild
June 17, 2021 10:40 PM Subscribe
Documenting a Trans Child’s Poignant Revelation It’s probably the best memory I have, telling you, ‘I’m not a girl,’ for the first time. But it’s probably the worst memory, too, because that was so hard for me.
In its short runtime, “Joychild” makes a clarifying emotional argument: the only humane and reasonable response to trans children is to listen with generosity as they try to express hard-earned truths about themselves.
A brief video interview with the director Aurora Brachman (captioned).
The 5+ minute documentary has closed captions. The review is available on archive here, but the video unfortunately can only be viewed through the above link.
In its short runtime, “Joychild” makes a clarifying emotional argument: the only humane and reasonable response to trans children is to listen with generosity as they try to express hard-earned truths about themselves.
A brief video interview with the director Aurora Brachman (captioned).
The 5+ minute documentary has closed captions. The review is available on archive here, but the video unfortunately can only be viewed through the above link.
Wow.
That was really powerful. The eloquence of the child is levels above that of most adults. I am so happy for kids that have understanding parents and a more accepting society to come into. And my heart aches for those who do not have this safe space.
posted by hydra77 at 8:56 AM on June 18, 2021
That was really powerful. The eloquence of the child is levels above that of most adults. I am so happy for kids that have understanding parents and a more accepting society to come into. And my heart aches for those who do not have this safe space.
posted by hydra77 at 8:56 AM on June 18, 2021
“I’m sorry it was hard”
Damn it's dusty in here.
posted by Is It Over Yet? at 2:33 PM on June 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
Damn it's dusty in here.
posted by Is It Over Yet? at 2:33 PM on June 18, 2021 [1 favorite]
That was really really sweet.
Also, camp indigo (summer camp for trans kids) is awesome (the kid was wearing their shirt).
posted by lab.beetle at 4:43 PM on June 18, 2021
Also, camp indigo (summer camp for trans kids) is awesome (the kid was wearing their shirt).
posted by lab.beetle at 4:43 PM on June 18, 2021
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