Sometimes biology needs a makeover. Gender Redesigner follows female-to-male trans fAe over the course of five years, from first questioning his gender to surgically modifying his body.

fAe has always felt trapped in the wrong body, recalling the desire for a penis even at the age of three. But as the dream becomes a reality, the complexities of the surgery become more apparent and fAe makes a startling discovery about the balance between masculine and feminine sides. What’s more, not only is fAe drag kinging, undergoing hormone treatment, and having his breasts removed, he’s doing it in rural Western Pennsylvania, leading to obvious social clashes.

Director John Bergmann’s friendship with fAe allows for extraordinary access to his intimate and humorous adventure over the course of five years. “It was like I was born with flippers,” exclaims fAe after having his breasts removed.

This is a true story about survival, family love, and the balance between masculine and feminine sides as fAe struggles to succeed living as a man in the middle of farm country.

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