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Raising Ryland

Country: USA, Language: English, 14 mins

  • Director: Sarah Feeley
  • Producer: Chris Berend; Amy Entelis

CGiii Comment

Once you've seen one...you've seen them all.

It's true...the novelty of the trans*kid is wearing thin.

Little girl...wants to be a boy...the parents acquiesce and film the process.

This is a precursor to a feature documentary...our advice: get a decent crew.

But...

Once you've seen one...you've seen them all.


Watch...here

The(ir) Blurb...

Ryland Whittington, a tomboy Age 6. For transgender youth, the difference between family support and rejection is a matter of life and death. According to a survey conducted by the National Center for Transgender Equality, the rate of suicide attempt among transgender people is 41%.