Beyond the binary: 15 films and TV shows that tell powerful intersex stories
the Trevor Project, 77% of intersex LGBTQ+ young people reported that someone in their life attempted to change their sexual orientation or gender identity (compared to 56% of endosex LGBTQ+ young people) and 55% of intersex LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering suicide in the past year (compared to 39% of endosex LGBTQ+ young people).
As we know, seeing resonant storylines and characters can go a long way in making people of all ages feel less alone as they navigate complicated issues of identity and bodily autonomy.
On this year’s Intersex Awareness Day, we’ve rounded up examples of intersex representation in film and television, which spotlight the experiences of intersex people across the world.Directed by Carlo Lavagna, Arianna follows a 19-year-old woman who becomes increasingly concerned that she hasn’t menstruated or developed the physical characteristics of other women her age.
After investigating her medical history, Arianna discovers she was born intersex and underwent surgery as a child to conform to a female identity, and that her parents kept her operation a secret.
