Becoming Queer Joy

Aug 13, 2023

0h 6m

★ 0.0

Overview

Tien is the first Asian trans man to publicly come out in the Vancouver, then, gay and lesbian community of 2001. In this profound and inspiring film, Tien shares his story as a trailblazing, racialised, transgender immigrant and his journey to discovering his true purpose in life — cultivating and becoming joy.

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Documentary

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Reel Youth

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Tien Neo Eamas

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