A New York Times Notable Book * Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Fiction * Winner of the Rosenthal Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters * Finalist for the New York Public Library Young Lions Award * Finalist for the American Library Association Stonewall Book Award
Loosely inspired by a true story, this tender portrait of marriage asks: What do you do when the person you love has to change? It starts with a question, a simple favor asked by a wife of her husband while both are painting in their studio, setting off a transformation neither can anticipate. Uniting fact and fiction into an original romantic vision, The Danish Girl eloquently portrays the unique intimacy that defines every marriage and the remarkable story of Lili Elbe, a pioneer in transgender history, and the woman torn between loyalty to her marriage and her own ambitions and desires. The Danish Girl’s lush prose and generous emotional insight make it, after the last page is turned, a deeply moving first novel about one of the most passionate and unusual love stories of the 20th century.
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The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
– Written by Focus Features
- Official Danish Girl Website
- The Danish Girl Featurette
- The Danish Girl Venice Festival
- Official Danish Girl Trailer
- Watch Golden Globe Nominations
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The Transsexual (Transgender) Community
Here are a few articles and videos that I have compiled that can offer some insight.
Arin And Katie Transgender Teens ABC 20/20 David Muir, Elizabeth Vargas and Deborah Roberts
Behind The Scenes of Faces of Transgender Teens in America
About Ray Official Trailer (2015) – Elle Fanning, Susan Sarandon
NYS setting example on gender bias
Surgery Not Required For Birth Certificate
Sterilization Threat Darkens Transsexual Quest
People Face Forced Sterilization Across Europe
Faces of Transgender Teens
Waiting For Transition Surgery
The Transgender Community By Numbers
Transparent Interviews
Ben Whishaw in the Danish Girl
Just a few observations (my opinion)
- Great News! Once again, NYS is leading the way in advancing..
- equal rights – Details Here
- I think Transsexuals can successfully transition with or without surgery. Many have no desire to pursue surgeries or medical intervention. That’s okay. You don’t need surgery to be happy.
- For adults who want surgery; are waiting long periods of time to get referred for sex reassignment surgery. Why is that happening?
- To better serve the Transsexual Community; I think physicians need training in transgender basic health care and transition issues. Doctors also need to be familiar with barriers faced by transsexuals in the health care system.
- You don’t have to be perfect. I must inform my readers that Transsexuals come in all shapes and sizes. Hopefully, the community will defy Barbie stereotypes.
- Finally, it may take a lot of time to know if you are really transgender or not and gender reassignment surgery is irreversible. So, this is a very serious decision. (Not to be taken lightly) That’s why people are advised to think long and hard before actually having surgery. Being transsexual is very different than identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual. The ‘T’ refers to gender identity.
Finally, Outing = violation of privacy. Respect a person’s privacy. Outing someone who has not given you permission is not okay. Especially, when it is done for personal gain. Like the (tabloids – media) do all time to people in the entertainment world. Love Shelley
Ben Whishaw's Notebook 