Tuesday, March 1, at 7PM, a free and open program at our space on Union Ave with the 2019 acclaimed feature BORN TO BE!
Called, “a brave, revelatory, and beautifully realized film, it is easily one of the year’s best and most important documentaries.” by Godfrey Cheshire, on RogerEbert.com, it closely follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting (he/him) at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. There, for the first time ever in New York City, transgender and gender non-binary people have access to quality gender-affirming care. With extraordinary access, BORN TO BE offers an intimate and poly-vocal look at how one doctor’s work impacts the lives of his patients as well as how his journey from renowned plastic surgeon to pioneering gender-affirming specialist has led to his own transformation. Giving voice to those who refuse to conform to gender norms and stereotypes, The film addresses the nuances and complexities of gender, exploring key issues around the human right to define gender for oneself.
Through the transitions of Dr. Ting’s patients, we witness the joys and torments that come with this brand-new territory—even as we see the limitations of Dr. Ting’s renowned surgical skills, and his commitment to his new field being tested.
We’re delighted that director Tania Cypriano will be in attendance for the program for a conversation following the film. Attendance is free, but requires RSVP below. Proof of vaccination is necessary for entry.
