MY IDENTITY (2008).

My Identity
by Vittoria Colonna, Irland.
ICCL Human Rights Film School Shortlistee.
My Identity documents the life of Lee, a transgender Irish person, and his daughter Siobhan. Lee’s story is a tribute to the ongoing battle facing transgender people and their families for recognition of their basic human rights. Transgender people are fighting for equal rights on a growing list of important issues: change of legal sex designation; parenthood; child custody; adoption; foster parenting, child protection services; violence; abuse; marriage equality; employment; healthcare and security. As the list grows, so does the need to raise awareness. Lee and Siobhan’s story is a poignant portrait of a loving family, and an insight into the discrimination experienced by transgendered persons and their loved ones.