"Empowering 'Every Body': A Riveting Documentary on Intersex Lives"

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"Empowering 'Every Body': A Riveting Documentary on Intersex Lives"
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The documentary "Every Body" celebrates the "I" in L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ by following three openly intersex individuals who share their personal medical histories and engage in political activism to fight against medically unnecessary surgeries. Directed by Julie Cohen, the film highlights the history of intersex medical care, including the influence of Dr. John Money, and contrasts the devastating experiences of past patients with the hope and determination of the interview subjects. Rated R for nudity, "Every Body" sheds light on the importance of intersex bodily autonomy and the ongoing struggle for liberation.

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