Born to Be

Running time: 93 mins

You have to be willing to lose everything to be who you are.

Dr. Jess Ting (he/his), who attended The Julliard School before medical school and a residency in plastic surgery, says that learning to do gender-affirming surgeries is like learning an entirely new medical specialty because of the complexity of the anatomy and organ systems. Born to Be profiles Dr. Ting, his pioneering surgical practice, and several patients as they transition at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City. These amazing people give intimate access to the process of their transitions, their disappointments, and their triumphs. By going into the operating room and into the hearts and souls of the people on both sides of the procedure, Tania Cypriano's powerful film provides a captivating look into a fascinating and complex issue.  

-- Kelly A. Harrison