The Boy Who Was Born a Girl
“Brought up as Natasha for 15 years, Jon can remember feeling male since he was only five years old.”
Synopsis
Jon is a typical teenage boy in all respects except one: he was born a girl. He has now been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, a condition that affects over 100 British children every year, and is embarking on an extraordinary journey of transition. Director Julia Moon follows mother and son through the first three months of Jon's life-changing treatment as the testosterone pushes his female body into male puberty.
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The Boy Who Was Born A Girl
Type: Clip • Published 2021-05-04
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- Director
- Julia Moon
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Moon
- Original Title
- The Boy Who Was Born a Girl
- Release Date
- 03/09/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Moon
Julia Moon
Bleddyn Rhys, Jane Murrell
Julia Moon, John Geraint
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Moon
Producer
Julia Moon
Director
Bleddyn Rhys
Editor
Jane Murrell
Editor
Julia Moon
Writer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Boy Who Was Born a Girl about?
Jon is a typical teenage boy in all respects except one: he was born a girl. He has now been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, a condition that affects over 100 British children every year, and is embarking on an extraordinary journey of transition. Director Julia Moon follows mother and son through the first three months of Jon's life-changing treatment as the testosterone pushes his female body into male puberty.
Who directed The Boy Who Was Born a Girl?
The Boy Who Was Born a Girl was directed by Julia Moon.
Who stars in The Boy Who Was Born a Girl?
The principal cast of The Boy Who Was Born a Girl includes Jon Edwards, Luisa Edwards.
When was The Boy Who Was Born a Girl released and how long is it?
The Boy Who Was Born a Girl was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Who Was Born a Girl?
The Boy Who Was Born a Girl holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).