Austin Unbound
Deafness may appear to be his disability, but that isn't what makes Austin self-conscious. This is a film at the intersection of deaf and transgender. Burdened by female anatomy, he binds his chest every day. While his mother strives to accept his male identity, Austin's community views hi...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, Collective Eye Films. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Place of publication not identified] :
Collective Eye Films,
[2014]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (42 min., 45 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Deafness may appear to be his disability, but that isn't what makes Austin self-conscious. This is a film at the intersection of deaf and transgender. Burdened by female anatomy, he binds his chest every day. While his mother strives to accept his male identity, Austin's community views him as a pioneer. A natural comedian and romantic, Austin's courageous journey, which follows him through personal reflections, family interactions, and even into the operating room, is one of heroism that breaks through barriers, and tells a sensitive story with grace and heart. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by Collective Eye Films, 2014. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 09, 2019. Meet Austin (4:11); Transgender Relationships (2:15); Surgery Fundraiser (2:49); Road Trip (4:16); Taking Male Hormones (2:58); Arriving in San Francisco (2:40); Preparing for Surgery (4:10); Living in the Wrong Body (7:52); Undergoing Gender Reassignment Surgery (5:22); Adjusting to Gender Reassignment (3:40); Credits: Austin Unbound (0:0-45); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Deafness may appear to be his disability, but that isn't what makes Austin self-conscious. This is a film at the intersection of deaf and transgender. Burdened by female anatomy, he binds his chest every day. While his mother strives to accept his male identity, Austin's community views him as a pioneer. A natural comedian and romantic, Austin's courageous journey, which follows him through personal reflections, family interactions, and even into the operating room, is one of heroism that breaks through barriers, and tells a sensitive story with grace and heart. 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (42 min., 45 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12, Academic/AP. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |