A Woman with a Physical Problem

Abstract

This film documents the lives of four transgender women of different ages and racial backgrounds who are at different stages in their physical and social transition. The film highlights the issues these women face being transgender in the Mid-South including: childhood repression and development, family conflict and acceptance, psychiatric abuse and finding proper counseling as well as the financial hardships associated with transitioning. The film also touches on some of the legal, social and safety issues associated with being transgender in the South while highlighting the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community center as a resource for dealing with these issues while fostering a sense of community, discourse, and understanding.