Metamorphosis: Man into Woman

For the tens of thousands of people who are unhappy with their gender, a condition known as gender dysphoria, a sex change seems to be the answer. In this program, Gary, who has felt awkwardness at being male even as a child, elects to take the big step at the age of 36. Metamorphosis: Man Into Woman traces his progress over a three-year period as he endures the physical procedures... (read more) necessary to look like a woman. These involve electrolysis to deal with facial hair, hormone replacement, and plastic surgery. His co-workers share their thoughts, and Gary learns that womanhood has its complexities when he transforms into Gabi. ~ Alice Day, Rovi

Director(s):

Lisa Leeman

Producer(s):

Claudia Hoover

Awards:

• 1989 - Filmmaker's Trophy: Documentary - Lisa Leeman - Sundance Film Festival