Born to Be (also known as Transformation) is a 2019 American documentary film directed by Tania Cypriano. The film follows a doctor who strives to give transgender people full access to health and surgical care.
It premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 28, 2019, and was scheduled to be released online on November 18, 2020.
Premise
Production The film was shot in New York City, New York, United States.
Release The film is scheduled to be released online by Kino Lorber on November 18, 2020.
Reception
Critical response On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on critic reviews, with an average rating of . Norman Gidney of Film Threat scored the film 7/10 and said "Born To Be humanizes has what it is to be trans and makes the struggle something you can feel." Variety's Owen Gleiberman reviewed the film positively, saying that it is "A moving and fascinatingly forward-looking documentary."
Accolades +YearOrganizationsCategoryNominee(s)Result2020DocAviv Film FestivalPanorama AwardTania CyprianoHong Kong International Film FestivalGolden Firebird Award - DocumentaryBorn to BeNashville Film FestivalBest Documentary FeatureBorn to Be
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