This video competed in
Up & Left An LGBTQ Short Video Contest
Director(s): Ariane Kunze
Growing up, Braxton Thomsen was a pretty normal boy. He liked to climb trees and play with trucks. He dreamed of being a baseball star. And despite being born deaf, there really wasn't anything stoppi. . . ing him from becoming the person he wanted to be. But then his breasts started to grow, driving home the awkward reality that he was in the wrong body. His mind, his spirit, the fabric of his being told him he was a boy — but when he looked in the mirror, a girl looked back at him. This is the story of Braxton and his journey as a transgender man in Vancouver, WA. He is currently working to become a therapist for the deaf transgender community. This video was produced for The Columbian Newspaper in Vancouver, WA with the help of reporter Sue Vorenberg. Interview was interpreted by Brayen Biddle. show more
- Beautiful
- Courageous
- Fascinating
- Funny
- Informative
- Inspiring
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Whitney9 years ago - Edited
Very compelling.
Ariane9 years ago - Edited
Thank you Whitney! It was a very inspiring piece to produce.
Tamika9 years ago - Edited
I wish the world at large could really just focus on each individuals' humanity; then racism, sexism, ageism, and all other forms of prejudice would cease to be such epidemic concerns. Ariane, the variety and unified communication style of your work is impressive. I appreciate how you spot light the magnificence of the mundane while simultaneously tackling hugely polarizing hot potato issues.
Sue9 years ago - Edited
Great job Ariane! Here's the link to the companion story if anybody wants to read it: http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/jan/25/transformative-time-clark-county-transgender-men/
Robin9 years ago - Edited
Truly powerful story!
Emma9 years ago - Edited
So informative! Support and love to all those struggling with gender identification.
Emma9 years ago - Edited
Inspiring and so very true, we are all human!
Ethan9 years ago - Edited
Awesome work, Ariane. Good luck in the competition.
Twila9 years ago - Edited
Every time I watch "We are all Human" I pick up on something new and subtle, which I find myself thinking about long after the credits roll. Important and extremely relevant subject.
Marybeth9 years ago - Edited
Loved this! Braxton must be an extra special human to deal with his given challenges. This film helps shed light on a subject still at the forefront of being understood and accepted. Thanks for sharing!!