Kristin Beck to Be Subject Of CNN Documentary

[Carolyn Marie]

http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2014/08/13/her-new-mission-former-u-s-navy-seal-fights-for-transgender-acceptance-in-new-cnn-film/

I hope this is good. At the very least, its not being produced for FOX T.V.

Carolyn Marie

[Bulldog1948]

She's on my FB and says that CNN did an excellent job. She really got screwed over with her orginial book deal. So, she's coming back and telling her story in a docu film. I can't wait to see it.

She has been very busy working with the military on allowing trans soldiers to stay in and transition and not be kicked out. And, I mean she's been dealing with the head honchos.

[Carolyn Marie]

She's taken on the "activist" role in a big way, and doing some great things. However positive changes come, they are welcome.

Carolyn Marie

[Carolyn Marie]

I found this review to be very honest and fair.

http://www.buffalonews.com/columns/alan-pergament/cnn-documentary-examines-journey-of-transgender-navy-seal-from-wellsville-20140831

Carolyn Marie

[Bulldog1948]

Carolyn, Thanks for posting the review. I just read it. I'll be interested to see how it all goes down on Thurs night.

[Guest Annutty]

I love how the tv promo trailer describes her TG status as a "shocking secret"....like its some sort of tabloid scandal. Come on CNN its not a freak show. Using this kind of language just furthers ignorance about trans people... Like the only way ANYONE would want to watch this show would be to find out what the shocking secret is....

I just hope the actual program doesnt play into this shock value thing....

[Guest lingshen]

Did anyone watch it? If so, how was it?

[Guest ashleynikole]

I saw about 3/4 of it. Missed some due to the coverage of Joan Rivers' death.

I read her first book, "Warrior Princess" last fall and thought it was pretty good, but then found out she had issues with a lot of the information in it so I made sure to check out the documentary.

I actually sat and texted back and forth with a friend who is very accepting of me and she was actually very surprised by how normal and humble Kristin was. I think she was finally able to see we're not just a bunch of cross-dressing weirdo's, but normal people with a very rare medical condition.

I will likely purchase it when I get a chance (assuming it will be available for sale).

God bless

Ashley

[Carolyn Marie]

Did anyone watch it? If so, how was it?

Generally, I liked it. But I found some of it to be repetitive and uninteresting, and the show overlong. She also glossed over a lot of the bad things that have happened. I understand why she wouldn't want to dwell on those things, but if you're going to talk about your life, then you should be willing to talk about the good and the bad. She did some crying about her kids, but not much explaining. It was also strange watching her doing some fairly macho activities like shooting, while dressed in skirts.

I know I'm nit picking, but that's my honest opinion. It was worth watching, and might help change some attitudes. I appreciate the work she's doing on behalf of the community, especially veterans and active duty transfolk.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest lingshen]

Thanks for your opinions! Might try and check it out. Wish they had an online version!

Ashley, Well duh you are normal. I think many people are surprised at how normal trans people actually are. When I was watching Southern Comfort, I was like "Okay, this is the most normal couple ever" LOL. It was an incredibly sad film, but very eye opening for me about the struggles facing transgender people. I totally cried.

Carolyn Marie, perhaps she avoided the bad purposefully to paint a better picture of her life. Almost everyone tends to do this. Its always hard to talk about your struggles when you want to appear perfect and happy to everyone else. Always looking for more documentaries to watch with my S/O. She is ex-military so I thought maybe this would be an interesting one for both of us. I totally foresee some some shooting in skirts in our future I actually thoroughly enjoy recreational shooting!