Tag Archives: Adolescence

Transgender Teen Speaks Out as a Real Boy on PBS

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

“I am literally a boy with the wrong body parts,” remarks 19-year-old Bennett in the hour-long documentary, Real Boy. Feeling comfortable in one’s skin is never easy, especially during adolescence. But for someone like Bennett aka Ben aka Rachael, the roadblocks … Continue reading →

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How To Dance in Ohio on HBO Spotlights Young Adults with Autism

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

“We like to socialize, but we don’t know how.” That poignant remark, heard during the opening moments of producer/director Alexandra Shiva’s new film, How To Dance in Ohio, pretty much sums up the hurdles facing youngsters on the autism spectrum. … Continue reading →

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Men, Boyhood and Oscar

Posted on February 17, 2015 by

It’s hard to recall a richer, more creatively satisfying year for men and boys than 2014.  Of course, I’m referring to the fascinating male characters and performances that flooded the cinema, circa 2014: American Sniper, Birdman, Boyhood, Foxcatcher, The Judge, The Grand Budapest Hotel, … Continue reading →

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