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Tag Archives: Adolescence
Transgender Teen Speaks Out as a Real Boy on PBS
“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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Tagged Adolescence, Grief, Independent Lens, Joe Stevens, PBS, Real Boy, Sexuality, Shaleece Haas, Transgender Teen
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How To Dance in Ohio on HBO Spotlights Young Adults with Autism
“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
Men, Boyhood and Oscar
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