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Denis
A documentary short that focuses on medical and legal issues facing intersex and transgender people in South Africa, and the ongoing human rights struggles that continue to position the community as second-class citizens. We meet Denis Motlatla, who talks through his ongoing struggles with the State Departments of Health and Home Affairs, each of which had failed him at critical points in his life. Denis’ experience highlights the profound challenges faced by transgender and intersex people when attempting to access basic and crucial civic services. His story is one of overcoming adversity, strength, and resilience.
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A documentary short that focuses on medical and legal issues facing intersex and transgender people in South Africa, and the ongoing human rights struggles that continue to position the community as second-class citizens. We meet Denis Motlatla, who talks through his ongoing struggles with the State Departments of Health and Home Affairs, each of which had failed him at critical points in his life. Denis’ experience highlights the profound challenges faced by transgender and intersex people when attempting to access basic and crucial civic services. His story is one of overcoming adversity, strength, and resilience.
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