Summary Eight-year-old Josie was born a boy but has been living as a girl for two years since revealing the full extent of his feelings about his identity to his mother. Kyla is also eight. She was born a boy but loves anything pink and sparkly, has grown his hair, and is preparing to return for school after summer dressed as a girl for the first time. They have both been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Sixteen-year-old Chris, who was born a girl, started testosterone treatment at 14. He now has a deep voice and plentiful body hair, and shaves regularly. These children and their parents reveal what it is like to face life-changing questions, giving a frank insight into a subject most people never have to consider.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ray Stevenson Lucy Briers Terry Wallis Manar Maged
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 18, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Channel 4
Language : English
Filming locations : Russia
Production companies : Optomen Television
Summary Eight-year-old Josie was born a boy but has been living as a girl for two years since revealing the full extent of his feelings about his identity to his mother. Kyla is also eight. She was born a boy but loves anything pink and sparkly, has grown his hair, and is preparing to return for school after summer dressed as a girl for the first time. They have both been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Sixteen-year-old Chris, who was born a girl, started testosterone treatment at 14. He now has a deep voice and plentiful body hair, and shaves regularly. These children and their parents reveal what it is like to face life-changing questions, giving a frank insight into a subject most people never have to consider.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 18, 2009
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Channel 4
Language : English
Filming locations : Russia
Production companies : Optomen Television
