Intersexion
The first question most new parents ask: "Is it a boy or a girl?" What if it's neither? One in 2,000 babies is born with genitalia so ambiguous that the doctors cannot answer this question. In this groundbreaking documentary, intersex individuals reveal the secrets of their unconventional lives. How do they cope with relationships, with society's perceptions, and inevitable discrimination?
The first question most new parents ask: "Is it a boy or a girl?" What if it's neither? One in 2,000 babies is born with genitalia so ambiguous that the doctors cannot answer this question. In this groundbreaking documentary, intersex individuals reveal the secrets of their unconventional lives. How do they cope with relationships, with society's perceptions, and inevitable discrimination?
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