Gavin Grimm vs.

Gavin Grimm vs.

2017 · 18 min · ★ 5.0 · Documentary

In 2016, transgender teen Gavin Grimm sued his local school board after its members refused to let him use the bathroom of his choice. He was ready to take his case all the way to the Supreme Court—and then the election happened.

Directed by Nadia Hallgren

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