Born to Be
"When you see yourself, who do you see?"
Originally released in 2019. Born to Be is a documentary film. directed by Tania Cypriano.
Starring Leiomy Maldonado, Garnet Rubio, and Mahogany Phillips
Synopsis
Soon after New York state passed a 2015 law that health insurance should cover transgender-related care and services, director Tania Cypriano and producer Michelle Hayashi began bringing their cameras behind the scenes at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, where this remarkable documentary captures the emotional and physical journey of surgical transitioning. Lending equal narrative weight to the experiences of the center’s groundbreaking surgeon Dr. Jess Ting and those of his diverse group of patients, BORN TO BE perfectly balances compassionate personal storytelling and fly-on-the-wall vérité. It’s a film of astonishing access—most importantly into the lives, joys, and fears of the people at its center.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Transformation Productions
- Justice-Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born to Be about?
Soon after New York state passed a 2015 law that health insurance should cover transgender-related care and services, director Tania Cypriano and producer Michelle Hayashi began bringing their came...
Who directed Born to Be?
Born to Be was directed by Tania Cypriano.
How long is Born to Be?
Born to Be has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Born to Be released?
Born to Be was released on September 28, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born to Be?
The main cast of Born to Be includes Leiomy Maldonado, Garnet Rubio, Mahogany Phillips, Jess Ting, Jordan Rubenstein.