Release Year: 2007
Synopsis:
She's a Boy I Knew (2007), a groundbreaking Canadian documentary directed by Gwen Haworth, invites viewers into an intimate, multi-layered exploration of gender identity and transition, offering a deeply personal narrative about self-discovery, family, and transformation.
Through an inventive mix of interviews, archival footage, animation, and home videos, the film recounts Haworth’s process of transitioning from Steven to Gwen, and explores the impact of her transition on those closest to her. In a genre often dominated by stories of clinical transition or sensationalized portrayals of gender change, She's a Boy I Knew stands out for its raw honesty, humor, and vulnerability, offering a powerful insight into how gender identity reshapes familial bonds and personal histories.
