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Finding Hope in New Hope: The Transformative Journey of a Trans Woman of Color

Finding Hope in New Hope: The Transformative Journey of a Trans Woman of Color

Seeking hope in New Hope, PA

23 min · Documentary

Renowned Trans Dominican director Kase Peña thrusts herself in the middle of her own inspirational journey with Dr. Christine McGinn, the most sought after trans surgeon. An educational must watch especially for trans folks and their family, this visual feast was partially filmed with an iPhone. This investigative documentary closely examines the intimate journey of a trans woman of color researching vaginoplasty, the most invasive trans affirming surgery. This story has been approached with a no-holds-barred honesty and vulnerability.

Directed by Kase Peña

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