Release Year: 2011
Synopsis:
"I Am a Woman Now," a 2011 documentary directed by Michiel van Erp, offers a poignant and powerful exploration of the lives of five women who underwent sex reassignment surgery in the 1950s and 1960s. These women, who sought gender confirmation treatment from Dr. Georges Burou in Casablanca, Morocco, represent the first generation of transgender individuals to undergo what was then a revolutionary medical procedure.
Through intimate interviews, the film examines their personal journeys, both before and after their surgeries, and explores the difficult realities that followed their transformative experiences. The film's title, "I Am a Woman Now", reflects both the fulfillment and the challenges these women face in their quest for identity and acceptance, as well as the emotional, physical, and societal obstacles that continue to shape their lives.
