Being Marcus

Observational documentary, providing an honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man.

27m 36s

Documentary (2019).  Marcus Pabon-Lara loves swimming but is too self-conscious to take off his top in public.  Will a mastectomy give him the body confidence needed to go for his first swim since he was a teenager?  This observational documentary, which provides an honest insight into the experiences of a Deaf trans man, follows self-proclaimed “proud geek” Marcus during the lead up to his much-anticipated operation.  Along the way, we meet his friends and his mother, finding out more about Marcus and how he feels about his transition.  Produced and directed by Cathy Heffernan; a Drummer TV production for BSLBT

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