National Geographic "Taboo: Changing Gender"

[Guest Amy W.]

Did anyone else happen to watch the episode last night on TG/TS issues? If so, what did you think of it? What were the episode's strengths? Weaknesses?

I personally think that it was good overall and gave a succinct, humanistic view of the issues that many of us face. It was much better than many of the other documentaries I've seen that start out okay, but then quickly degrade into circus sideshow-like judgment. I especially liked the emphasis on in-born nature, rather than the tired old stereotype of choice.

Toodles,

A

[Guest Paradox]

Glad to hear that some people are finally accepting that not everything fits into neat little categories. Sounds good.

[Guest Deenah]

cant seem to find the video on there site. If anyone has a link i would love to see last nights broadcast.

[Carolyn Marie]

I saw the program the last time it was on. Pretty well done piece.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Amy W.]

cant seem to find the video on there site. If anyone has a link i would love to see last nights broadcast.

Sorry Dee, I've looked for the link on the NGC website, but the only full episode they have related to TG/TS issues is the "Third Sex" show, which isn't quite as impressive as "Changing Gender."

It looks like National Geographic takes 3 months or so to get the full episodes on their website.

[Guest Kattja]

They are showing that episode again on Sun Oct 7th at 10am.

[Guest Kattja]

Just wanted to add. The other day I watched an episode of True Life on MTV I don't watch MTV but this one episode caught my attention so I gave it a shot. True Life: I'm changing my sex. It was very well done, a bit of a tear jerkier at times. In basic it follows the journey of two people MTF and FTM. MTV has the full video on there web page. It originally showed Sept 19 09 It can be found Shows- True Life- page 2- 6th from the bottom of the page.

[Guest Karen K]

Here is the link:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/true-life-im-changing-my-sex/1631489/playlist.jhtml#series=2211&seriesId=5232&channelId=1

Well done. The MtF feature is very blessed, IMO, she's thin and femanine looking without FFS. The FtM is a large dude. What amazes me about most FtM's is the degree of masculization the hormones produce.

L. J.

[Guest Amy W.]

Wow, thanks Kattja for the tip (and Karen for the link), I'll definitely have to go check that True Life episode out! It's a great day when we're getting more positive press in the world, rather than the talk show stereotypes, especially on a network known for slightly sleazy reality shows instead of awesome music videos. Oops, just dated myself!

A.

[Guest Rawrsome]

There was another "True Life" style show following a few transgender people. I remember the girl being a really beautiful brunette, and she was getting FFS Its been a while since i've seen it, but i remember it being quite good. I cant remember the exact title, or what network it was on though! grrr...