Product Description Chaz Bono was a male trapped in a female shell for as long as he can remember. Growing up as Sonny and Cher's adorable golden-haired daughter in a body he felt wasn't his own was a crucible it took years to transcend. Now, as he undertakes gender reassignment, he's bravely decided to share the process on camera. Becoming Chaz invites us along on Chaz's remarkable journey of transformation. As hormone shots give way to top surgery, down-to-earth, unflappable Chaz beams with a sense of liberation and goes public with his story to put a face on a misunderstood issue. Meanwhile, his gregarious girlfriend grapples with the realities of suddenly living with a man, and it's clear sex change isn't solely a physical transition. Intimate and nakedly honest, the film reveals the humanity and courage it takes for Chaz to ultimately embrace his true self. His moving struggle will reverberate profoundly for anyone to whom authenticity matters. Nominated for 3 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming, Outstanding Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming. Review "Becoming Chaz is a real-life look inside the home and hearts of two brave and glorious individuals. Told with finesse, compassion and wit... will hit nerves and touch hearts." --The Hollywood Reporter"Wildly Engaging." --Los Angeles Times"An engaging and educational look at one person's journey to make his outsides match his inside." --AOL Moviefone P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Actor Chaz Bono is an LGBT rights advocate, three time author, speaker and the only child of famed entertainers Sonny and Cher. Chaz's decision to come out as a Lesbian in 1995 prompted his public work in support of LGBT rights and social justice. Chaz has contributed as a writer-at-large to The Advocate and in 1996 became the Human Rights Campaign's National Coming Out Day spokesperson. Chaz also served as Entertainment Media Director for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and has spoken at dozens of universities and LGBT events. An acclaimed author, Chaz has written three books including Transition, which was released by Dutton in May of 2011. Transition is his groundbreaking and candid account of a forty-year struggle to match his gender identity with his physical body and his transformation from female to male. He has recently shared his life and experiences in the three-time Emmy nominated documentary, Becoming Chaz. "Intimate and nakedly honest, the documentary reveals the humanity and courage it takes for Chaz to ultimately embrace his true self." The film received a standing ovation at its Sundance debut and was predicted to be a breakthrough in molding the American conversation about transgender issues by Rosie O'Donnell. The world television premiere of the documentary aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network and garnered excellent ratings. Chaz recently signed on to compete with 11 other celebrities in the 13th season of ABC's hit show, Dancing With The Stars. He is very excited to compete athletically and continue to create awareness and impact change for the LGBT community. Chaz currently lives in Los Angeles with his fiancé, Jennifer Elia. See more
G**S
Difference between gay/lesbian and Trans
I particularly liked the fact that they showed the entire process and it depicted the emociones one goes through 100%!There is a huge difference between being gay/lesbian VS being transgender. You cannot give a better example of.... Imagine the YOU as you are right now being in the body of the opposite sex....But with the baggage of emotions, like if you’re a guy in a girls body you have all those women feelings along with a pointless period. The insecurities and never ending stares from kids and well.... everyone. Now picture a woman in a mans body..... but no matter how much I describe it, you will never know the actual feeling of it all.
A**R
I couldn't help but like Chaz, this video was also produced well by ...
I couldn't help but like Chaz, this video was also produced well by Chaz, and the resolutions the family members made are an interesting start of a new life; and the love he drew to himself; maybe I'll make the transition so I can become a local success story, but at my age it probably wouldn't matter. I've avoided Chaz life and remember when she came out; I had no idea she was transgender. i said was because he is obviously a man. Wow, what a story. Now with gay marriage legal single people could marry a man to be their wife or a woman to be their husband, Lol. It's all more free. Chaz's personality is real interesting and entertaining. I just couldn't help but like Chaz. I recommend this to open minded people and especially to closed minded people. Chaz's humanity is brought out in this doc. Cher's appearnces are exciting, what a wonderful lady. I love this movie.
L**T
Informative. Love the honesty.
Quite interesting. It helps to understand a transgender life, to know his story. He’s very open and truthful.
C**R
Very Genuine
This movie was really interesting. Very honest and down-to-earth account that sheds light on some aspects of hormonal transitioning (its effect on intimate relationships) that you might never have thought about. I really liked Chaz and the girlfriend, whose name I can't remember. Very genuine. He is right when he says, "I am not a celebrity" and it's refreshing.
L**S
Very candid
I had watched this once before on a movie channel on tv and found it fascinating. Chaz is very frank about his experience and brings you into his life to follow his journey. He does not color coat the experience, nor the relationship hardships the change caused. I did find it odd, however, that he introduces a 5 year old that went through a sex change and the support group for children facing sex re-assignment.All in all, a very brave exposure of his life.
C**E
Excellent
Well done documentary, helped me understand his trans journey a lot more. I highly recommend it.
W**N
surprising
Having watched cute little Chastity on the Sonny and Cher show I wanted to check out this new state of things. To hear him tell his story in his own words. I fully believe that anybody/everybody should be who they want to be...be who they ARE. But I think I felt a bit like his mother feels... off balance. This is such a HUGE change it's disconcerting. Not my business, though. I hope Chaz has a happy life. One thing I took away from watching this documentary was how "regular" famous people are! What do you know, they're just like the rest of us work-a-day folk! I was kind of surprised.
D**A
Excellent documentary on transgender issues and Chaz journey from Chastity ...
Excellent documentary on transgender issues and Chaz journey from Chastity to Chaz. It has the element of celebrity because of Sonny and Cher but the intimacy of Chaz's journey. Everyone should watch this!
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