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A Young Child Tells Their Mother "I'm Not a Girl

Aurora Brachman · USA · Documentary · 6 min · 14K views

Directed by Aurora Brachman · Starring Elle, Hannah, Lou, Tenysa · 2021

An eight-year-old and their mother have a tender, emotional conversation about the child's gender identity.

An intimate, gentle conversation that shows acceptance happening in real time.

In Aurora Brachman's short film "Joychild," an eight-year-old has an emotional conversation with their mother about gender identity.

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