Handsome and Majestic
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Jeff Petry & Nathan Drillot
Canada
2015
11 Min 57 Sec
English
This mini-documentary shares the real story of a trans tween in Prince George. The film includes verbal descriptions of transphobia, as well as sexual assault, physical violence, attempted suicide, and persistent bullying. There are no visiual portrayals of these occurences. Out In Schools only uses this film with adults – educators, policy makers, and adult parents and caregivers.
As a recently transitioned transgender boy, Milan deals with discrimination from his peers and teachers at school, as he seeks to find other kids like himself. When Milan meets another transgender boy in his neighbourhood, he finally finds someone his age who understands and shares his experience. With the support of his friends and family, Milan has become a role model and an advocate for trans individuals in his small community and beyond.
Content Note
The film includes verbal descriptions of transphobia, as well as sexual assault, physical violence, attempted suicide, and persistent bullying. There are no visiual portrayals of these occurences.
Out In Schools only uses this film with adults – educators, policy makers, and adult parents and caregivers.
