Only the most close-minded people could be offended by this story. Maya Newell, a director with experience of transgender issues, has shown us some insight into a remarkable young girl/lady. We are lucky that there is footage of 9 year old Georgie sharing parts of her story enabling us to see the dilemma and the trauma that trans kids can feel. The contributions from her parents and twin brother, although brief, help build that story. But Georgie is the real superstar - a young lady who put herself through a court case that had the potential to change the lives for the better of thousands of kids. No spoiler - watch the doco to see whether she was successful. I highly recommend this short film, created over ten years, and handled with great sensitivity.
The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone
2022
Biography / Documentary
The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone
2022
Biography / Documentary
Keywords: short filmtransgender rightsbiographical
Plot summary
Filmed over 10 years, THE DREAMLIFE OF GEORGIE STONE is a short documentary that leads us into the elliptical memories of Georgie Stone, one of the world's most dynamic trans-kid activists, as she changes laws, affirms her gender and for the first time, gains control of her own body and story. The film is made in collaboration with Georgie, who is a writer and EP on the project. Like Maya Newell's previous films, this is meant to be an 'impact documentary' with the intention of using the film as a tool in a campaign for social change driven by Georgie and her chosen sector advisors.
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A careful handling of a sensitive issue
Beautiful and Empowering
Georgie has a beautiful story and I'm glad they are letting people see it. Letting trans people tell their own stories is a perspective that is very often ignored.
This shows bits of her journey and her activism in Australia where the courts were very much involved with each and every trans person's lives. It's a quick story and is easy to engage with. My favorite part was seeing how much support that Georgie has from her family. There is so much love in their eyes when they look at her, every kid deserves that. Watching her move into adulthood, take on her career, and advocate for herself is pure joy. Definitely recommended.
Beautiful and moving
This documentary is incredible - Georgie shares her journey so bravely supported by her amazing family and Maya Newell weaves the footage together seamlessly. This film is so moving, so important and I hope everyone chooses to watch it.