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A study suggests that insufficient iron intake during pregnancy may increase the risk of intersex conditions and heart defects in babies, highlighting the importance of adequate iron consumption and potential benefits of supplementation for maternal and fetal health.
River Gallo, an intersex actor and non-binary individual, expressed gratitude at the Sundance premiere of "Ponyboi," a film they starred in and wrote the screenplay for, which explores gender, identity, and the challenges faced by intersex individuals. The movie, set in New Jersey, delves into themes of masculinity, femininity, and societal judgment within the queer community. Gallo emphasized the importance of portraying nuanced stories and experiences of queer and intersex individuals in cinema, and highlighted a significant scene involving a conversation between an intersex person and a trans woman as a groundbreaking moment in film.
Pidgeon Pagonis, an intersex activist, shares their experience of being born intersex and undergoing surgeries to conform to societal expectations of being female. Pagonis highlights the harmful effects of these surgeries, including chronic pain and complications, and advocates for an end to unnecessary surgeries on intersex infants. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and accepting intersex individuals and their gender identities.
The new documentary "Every Body" profiles three intersex activists, including River Gallo, and explores the challenges and triumphs of their lives. Directed by Julie Cohen, the film sheds light on the trauma experienced by many intersex individuals in their youth, while also celebrating their journey towards self-acceptance and advocacy for social change. The documentary aims to educate viewers about the intersex community and inspire them to support their causes. "Every Body" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and has received positive reviews for its engaging and empowering portrayal of intersex lives.
The documentary "Every Body" explores the lives of intersex individuals and their experiences with medical intervention and activism. Directed by Julie Cohen, the film features three intersex activists: Alicia Roth Weigel, River Gallo, and Sean Saifa Wall, who share their personal stories and advocate against unnecessary surgeries for intersex children. The documentary sheds light on the often closeted and misunderstood world of intersex individuals, highlighting the need for acceptance and understanding. Cohen, known for her previous documentaries on social justice issues, aims to create both a thought-provoking and empathetic film that challenges societal norms and promotes inclusivity.
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.
The documentary film "Every Body" explores the lives of intersex individuals and their experiences with nonconsensual medical interventions in childhood. The film follows three advocates as they share their personal stories and shed light on the failures of the medical establishment in addressing the needs of the intersex community. With an estimated 1.7 percent of people worldwide being intersex, the film aims to educate viewers and spark conversations about intersex rights, policy changes, and the harmful misconceptions surrounding intersex individuals. The documentary also highlights the connection between anti-trans legislation and the fight for intersex rights.
More than two-thirds of the bills introduced this year that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth have specific intersex exemptions, allowing doctors to assign minors who are born with secondary sex characteristics as “male” or “female” through surgeries, hormones or other interventions. Intersex surgeries have been condemned by the United Nations for more than a decade as cosmetic, unnecessary and inhumane. The movement to outlaw intersex surgeries in the United States has made big strides in the last three years, but as the intersex rights movement becomes more mainstream, it has also become a target.
Sharon-Rose Khumalo, a former beauty queen from South Africa, has gone public with her intersex condition, and appears in a documentary called Who I Am Not, which is screening at the London LGBTQIA+ film festival. Khumalo has androgen insensitivity syndrome, which means her body has XY chromosomes but is unable to respond to male sex hormones, so her genitals developed as female. She is now a brand manager for a pharmaceutical company and an interiors influencer, and is content with the life she has made for herself, despite not being able to have biological children.