Release Year: 2014
Synopsis:
"Lady Valor: The Kristin Beck Story" (2014) by Sandrine Orabona and Mark Herzog is a deeply moving documentary that chronicles the life of Kristin Beck, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, who served for over two decades in one of the most elite and secretive branches of the U.S. military. The film traces her journey from a decorated combat veteran known as Christopher Beck to her coming out as a transgender woman, offering a profound exploration of identity, courage, and the ongoing fight for equality.
Kristin Beck’s story is a testament to the complex intersection between personal identity and military duty. For over twenty years, Beck was a highly respected member of the Navy SEALs, serving with distinction in numerous high-risk operations, including 13 deployments and seven combat tours. As part of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group, commonly known as SEAL Team 6, Beck played a critical role in counterterrorism missions and earned multiple military awards for her service. Yet despite her impressive career and devotion to her country, Kristin lived a secret life, hiding her true self from the military and the world, knowing that coming out as a transgender woman would cost her everything she had worked so hard for.
