Choosing to Be Chosen

The story of transgender activism and life through personal insights, stories and reflections on the meaning of community and being trans.

When Kate and Aiden instantly fall for one another, the two wonder how their close-minded friends will react to each of them dating a transsexual. Transgender stereotypes come into play as their friends, Phoebe and Chuck, explain the detailed concerns to their dear friends. Can Phoebe and Chuck get past their predetermined notions and accept who Kate and Aiden are dating?

A short film that examines what really happens in those moments when we police gender. Three experts take on the legal, historical and employment aspects of gender expression and policing.