My Secret Self(2007)

A Story of Transgender Children

My Secret Self is a documentary that follows three young people navigating gender identity at different stages of childhood and adolescence. The film introduces a six-year-old who begins living as a girl in kindergarten, a ten-year-old assigned male at birth who lives as a girl, and a sixteen-year-old transgender youth undergoing hormone therapy. Through intimate portraits, the film explores how these individuals express their authentic selves within family, school, and social contexts. My Secret Self examines the complexities of gender identity in youth with sensitivity and directness, capturing pivotal moments as each person forges their own path. The documentary presents their stories without judgment, offering viewers insight into the personal journeys and challenges faced by transgender and gender-nonconforming young people.