Florida teen debuts trans visibility film as bans spread
Associated PressST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A Florida teenager has documented how it feels to be young and transgender for a film set to debut at a festival as transgender people around the world celebrate visibility and lawmakers across the country look to restrict their rights and care. Carys Mullins, 19, who is gender non-conforming and uses she and they pronouns, said their experience inspired conversations with community members for a documentary, “You’re Loved.” The film directed and produced by Mullins is set to premiere Friday at the Tampa Bay Transgender Film Festival on International Transgender Day of Visibility. “A big part of the Tampa Bay Transgender Film Festival is: Look at us.” “You’re Loved” debuts at a time where access to gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary young people is under assault across the United States. They don’t see us as people.” Mullins interwove perspectives from three young transgender people in Florida, Texas and Illinois, along with mental health providers, advocates and allies. “For me especially as a scientist and a former youth worker, it’s really exciting to see data that firmly shows that being an ally to young people matters,” DeChants said.
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