Country Boys. For everyone who remembers what it was like to be young -- when the whole world seemed to stretch out before you while you were stuck in your own backyard -- this special FRONTLINE series tells the story of Chris and Cody: two boys growing up in a hard land, determined to beat the odds against them, and struggling with who they are -- and who they can become.
Frequently asked questions ... inside the David School ... why poverty persists in Appalachia ... the power of a caring adult in a teen's life ... questions/comments for Chris Frequently asked questions ... a talk with his youth pastor ... hopes and future plans ... Cody's heavy metal Christian band ... questions/comments for Cody. The Latino List. Hispanic Heritage Month - Documentaries covering Latino & Hispanic experiences in the United States at the Amoeblog. For Hispanic Heritage Month, if you want to get an interesting and informed look at Latino issues, you could probably do worse than checking out a documentary...
Most cover a handful of issues and often from different perspectives. Check the Latino/Spanish Special Interest section at Amoeba for availability. War - There are several documentaries that focus on Latino and Hispanic issues in American wars. From Juan Ponce de León and Hernan de Soto sniffing around the modern day US in search of eternal youth and gold, through aggression between the US, Mexico and Spain, to the disproportionate reliance on Latinos to fight our modern wars, these DVDs cover a lot of territory.
Immigration - It shouldn't come as a surprise that the number one topic regarding Latino issues is the subject of immigration, primarily of the undocumented variety. Gangs - People love them some gang documentaries. Good Hair (2009. The Transgender Taboo. 'Born in the Wrong Body' - msnbc tv - Documentaries. In almost every way, Jake is a typical 16-year-old boy. He plays drums in a band, he’s learning to drive, and he’s very close to his parents. But there is one thing that differentiates Jake from other teenage boys. He began his life as Julia. “I knew I was different, probably when I was like 5 because a bunch of my friends growing up were all females,” Jake said. “But they would all do things like play Barbies and play house and, you know, typical girl stuff.
As far back as Jake can remember, he always experienced conflict regarding gender. “I was like, you know, he’s a guy but he’s kind of like a girl,” Jake said. Jake’s parents were supportive when he came out to them as transgender and allowed him to begin transitioning to male when he was 15. “Do I wish it could be different and that your life could be a little easier? Jake and four other young tansgender people shared their story for the MSNBC documentary “Born in the Wrong Body.” “I feel like I had a child die,” Tayler’s mother said. Taboo: Transgender. In the west, our gender defines us as individuals and as a society.
It influences how we act and interact, even our characteristics. Strength and aggression are seen as masculine, sensitivity and insight are feminine – so when you can’t tell who’s male and who’s female, it can be confusing, disturbing and at times; frightening. This is the story of America’s post-operative transmen, Thailand’s kathoeys, the Fa’afafine of Samoa, the sex-reassignment surgery capital of the world, Trinidad, Colorado, USA and a couple in a long-term relationship in which both partners are transgender.
Around the world, customs differ, but almost every society shares one thing the concept of gender. Many believe that there are only two: man and woman. In Indonesia, hermaphrodite priests lead a society that recognizes five genders. Watch the full documentary now.