transsexuals in iran documentary

[olamina]

I just watched this incredibly heartbreaking documentary about transsexuality in Iran. It was even sadder than I expected it to be, but I feel better knowing what I know. I am hoping that the more that this is exposed, the more likely that something will happen to help so many suffering people. We will see

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[zenlari]

Thank you, this is an incredibly powerful and moving documentary. I will pass it on. :)

[product_junkie]

I think we have to be really careful when considering about a documentary like this. I've been meaning to write about this film for a long time.

Frankly, the situation for poor trans/gender variant in the US isn't all that much better:

( http://curbed.com/archives/2009/02/13/reader_rant_stop_the_west_villages_hooker_migration.php?jsoncallback=__jsonp96765thread&open=1&page=1 )

Summary: "Lock 'em up!"

[zenlari]

Agreed, I definitely had to check some friends of mine who were like "I'm really happy to live in the U.S.". As I was reading the doctor's words/subtitles I noticed some definite reflections of American politics and policies.

[olamina]

Just a note, I don't live in America. ;)

[zenlari]

Hee, fair enough...

...wait, where *do* you live? Do you actually live in Slovenia?

[geosh]

wow.....that's so intense!!! jesus......

thanks for posting, though. seriously. good to see this.

[picosgemeos]

I just read a sad article today about Iranian and Afghan male refugees in Berlin having to prostitute themselves. I haven't seen this documentary yet - will check it out.