Becoming Queer Joy

Becoming Queer Joy

2023 · 6 min · Documentary

Tien is the first Asian trans man to publicly come out in the Vancouver, then, gay and lesbian community of 2001. In this profound and inspiring film, Tien shares his story as a trailblazing, racialised, transgender immigrant and his journey to discovering his true purpose in life — cultivating and becoming joy.

Directed by Ronnie Cheng

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Tien Neo Eamas

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