Metamorphosis : man into woman / by Lisa Leeman and Claudia Hoover.
| Author/creator | Leeman, Lisa |
| Other author | Hoover, Claudia. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 1990. |
| Description | 1 online resource (59 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?LGBT;1641426 |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | As many as 60,000 people are uncomfortable with the sex they were born into (gender dysphoria). Gary, a 39-year-old transsexual, has been convinced since childhood that he is a woman trapped in a male body.At age 36, Gary decided to begin the extraordinary process of changing his sex. Shot over three years, this compassionate yet unsentimental film follows Gary's transformation into Gabi. Before she can be accepted for sex-reassignment surgery, Gary must prove that she can successfully live and work as a woman, 24 hours a day, for at least one year. We see Gabi sorting out her masculine and feminine traits, undergoing facial plastic surgery, electrolysis, hormone therapy, and psychological counseling. A lively discussion among Gabi s co-workers raises questions about the very nature of masculinity and femininity. Gabi attends a transsexual support group, and wrestles throughout the film with religious conflicts. By the end of the film she reconciles with her mother, and attends her high school reunion.Metamorphosis raises profound questions about gender stereotypes as Gabi's fantasies collide with the realities of living as a woman. Watching Gabi make conscious choices of what is appropriate behavior for a woman today challenges the audience to confront personal biases and expectations of what men and women are supposed to be. |
| General note | Originally released as DVD. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011). |
| Spec. audience char. | For College; Adult audiences. |
| Language | This edition in English. |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |