Born This Way: Awa's Story (2017)

Te Awarangi 'Awa' is an 18-year old, openly transgender teen from Wellington who is transitioning from male to female. She's also a year 13 student, a filmmaker and a daughter, sister and friend to many. In this SUNDAY documentary, Awa shows us - in unique and surprising ways - her own process of growing up transgender; the implications of being LGBTQI+ and her journey to acceptance and becoming her authentic self, both inside and out.

Director: Mitchell Hawkes
Runtime: 40 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born This Way: Awa's Story about?
Te Awarangi 'Awa' is an 18-year old, openly transgender teen from Wellington who is transitioning from male to female. She's also a year 13 student, a filmmaker and a daughter, sister and friend to many. In this SUNDAY documentary, Awa shows us - in unique and surprising ways - her own process of growing up transgender; the implications of being LGBTQI+ and her journey to acceptance and becoming her authentic self, both inside and out.
Who directed Born This Way: Awa's Story?
Born This Way: Awa's Story was directed by Mitchell Hawkes.
How long is Born This Way: Awa's Story?
Born This Way: Awa's Story has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).