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6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb20091h 4mUnited States of America

Diagnosing Difference

“Nature really loves diversity, it's human beings that have an awful time with it.”

Synopsis

How does it feel to have your gender identity included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders? Diagnosing Difference is a documentary featuring interviews with 13 diverse scholars, activists, and artists who identify on the trans spectrum (transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, and gender variant) about the impact and implications of the Gender Identity Disorder (GID) on their lives and communities.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 20, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Annalise Ophelian
Original Score
Seth Peterson
Original Title
Diagnosing Difference
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 4m
Production Studios
Floating Ophelia Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Annalise Ophelian

Original Score & Music

Seth Peterson

Director of Photography

Michelle Lawler

Film Editing

Kaliisa Conlon

Producers

Annalise Ophelian

Department Leadership Roster

Kaliisa Conlon

Editor

Annalise Ophelian

Annalise Ophelian

Director

Michelle Lawler

Michelle Lawler

Director of Photography

Annalise Ophelian

Annalise Ophelian

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Diagnosing Difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diagnosing Difference

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Diagnosing Difference about?

How does it feel to have your gender identity included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders? Diagnosing Difference is a documentary featuring interviews with 13 diverse scholars, activists, and artists who identify on the trans spectrum (transgender, transsexual, genderqueer, and gender variant) about the impact and implications of the Gender Identity Disorder (GID) on their lives and communities.

Who directed Diagnosing Difference?

Diagnosing Difference was directed by Annalise Ophelian.

Who stars in Diagnosing Difference?

The principal cast of Diagnosing Difference includes Ryka Aoki, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Cecilia Chung, Jeanna Eichenbaum, Yoseñio V. Lewis.

When was Diagnosing Difference released and how long is it?

Diagnosing Difference was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.

Who composed the musical score for Diagnosing Difference?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Diagnosing Difference was composed by Seth Peterson.