

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.
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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
Annalise Ophelian
Seth Peterson
Michelle Lawler
Kaliisa Conlon
Annalise Ophelian
Department Leadership Roster
Kaliisa Conlon
Editor
Annalise Ophelian
Director
Michelle Lawler
Director of Photography
Annalise Ophelian
Producer
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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.















