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Real Boy

A trans teen navigates adolescence and sobriety.

06/19/2017 | Expired 07/25/2022

Real Boy

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Independent Lens

Real Boy

Season 18 Episode 20 | 56m 16sVideo has Closed Captions

A trans teen navigates adolescence and sobriety.

Real Boy is the coming-of-age story of Bennett, a trans teenager with dreams of musical stardom. During the first two years of his gender transition, as Bennett works to repair a strained relationship with his family, he is taken under the wing of his friend and musical hero, celebrated trans folk singer Joe Stevens.

06/19/2017 | Expired 07/25/2022

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Real Boy

Season 18 Episode 20 | 56m 16sVideo has Closed Captions

Real Boy is the coming-of-age story of Bennett, a trans teenager with dreams of musical stardom. During the first two years of his gender transition, as Bennett works to repair a strained relationship with his family, he is taken under the wing of his friend and musical hero, celebrated trans folk singer Joe Stevens.

06/19/2017 | Expired 07/25/2022

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