Let Us Be

A sober, compassionate documentary that bears witness to painful truths while celebrating bodily autonomy and human diversity.

Directed by

Viviane D'Avilla

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Hida Viloria, Carolina Iara, Aanandh Rajappan

Overview

An intimate portrait of Intersex individuals born with sex anatomy not typically male or female, across India, Brazil, and the USA. Through personal stories, the film exposes the ongoing human rights struggle against non-consensual surgeries performed on intersex children, while confronting the rigid binaries that shape our understanding of sex and gender. "Let Us Be" invites audiences to reconsider the norms imposed on bodies and identities, offering a reflection on autonomy, dignity, and the beauty of human diversity.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, justice, trauma, gender

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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