"......Overall, "Sex Change Hospital" should reassure anyone who might be considering transgender surgery or know friends who are. It's not scary or hidden, just a medical procedure that has its own issues and ultimately resolves a problem. If not everyone stays for the whole six-week journey, it still will have done its work......"
(N.Y. Daily News)
"........Probably the most intriguing aspect of "Sex Change Hospital," however, is the sheer visual nature of it that smacks us in the face. Somehow, we never really think about the fact that this is major, messy surgery -- perhaps imagining that the genitalia are magically, cleanly altered, and that's that. The hard-core reality underscores the full sacrifice, both medical and psychological......."
(Reuters/Hollywood Reporter)
".....How good it is to see this wonderful series being repeated on U.K. terrestrial TV. Informative, comprehensive and fiercely intelligent, it has to be a contender for best documentary of the ‘00s, surely being to the present day what ‘7 Up’ was to the ‘60s. Massive respect to all of you who took part for being brave enough to share something so intensely personal and in doing so, helping some of us resolve seemingly endless pain by finally admitting things to ourselves and making decisions....."(searchlight)..........................................................................
This six-part series, previously seen on More 4, has caused quite a stir among the critics. Giving us a behind-the-scenes look at a sex-change hospital in Trinidad, Colorado, everyone rates the series - saying that the human stories are very moving -but warn that the surgery is exceedingly graphic, so it's not for the squeamish.
".....The operations are overseen by Dr Marci Bowers, a transgendered surgeon who transitioned from male to female ten years ago. Bowers calls upon her own experiences as a transwoman as she guides her patients through their transition. And helpfully, each episode is a self-contained journey following two people as they take the final step in their transition from one gender to another....." (Digiguide.com)
Movies
"Sex Change Hospital" trailer:
Television
Fenton Bailey-Executive Producer.....
Randy Barbato-Executive Producer.....
Chris McKim-Producer / Director.....
Jeremy Simmons-Executive Producer.....
Damon Hennessey-Cinematographer.....
Nathan Allen-Editing.....
Johnathan Anderson-Editing.....
Clay Foster-Editing.....
Kenneth Wilson II-Camera Operator(2007).....
Angel Maree Jones-Equipment Manager(2007).....
Kristin Rasmussen-Production Coordinator.....
About me: "SEX CHANGE HOSPITAL" is a six part series based in Trinidad, Colorado, the sex change capital of the world-
produced by World of Wonder Productions, each one hour episode is a self-contained journey following two people as they take the final step in their transition from one gender to another. "Sex Change Hospital" originally aired on More4 in the UK, and because of popular demand, it was replayed on the UK's Channel 4.....there is talk that "SCH" may soon air in the United States, but that is without confirmation......stay tuned!
Who I'd like to meet:
Mount San Rafael Hospital, Trinidad, Colorado
Producer / Director Chris McKim during filming @ Morning Glow House, Trinidad, Colorado July, 2006
About FTM Book Vol. 1 FTM Book Vol 1: A Basic Introduction to Transman Life is an easy-to-understand, yet comprehensive primer on FTM issues such as:
What is an FTM? How do FTMs see themselves? Appearance Stages in Transition Surgeries Available Common Personal Histories Violence Discrimination Health Issues Counseling Relationships Common Legal Issues
We've worked hard to help create definitions that will help you talk about trans issues with others, including terms for body parts unique to the FTM and by naming the stages of transitioning. This book is great for anyone who who is having trouble understanding the lifestyle or choices of a transperson. When we first began dating, we were shocked that there was no one place that he (Aaron) could turn to show me (Crystal) "See, this explains what being an FTM means." We hope that this book will be a good start.
Best of all, when you order FTM Book Vol. 1: A Basic Introduction to Transman Life you can feel good knowing that sales of the book are being used to fund more research to help FTMs and their partners get through the challenges of their lives. This is a great book for youself and for anyone you know who could use a little more understanding. Also, you can help teach others about trans issues by donating copies to your local high schools, colleges, LGBT centers and libraries.
My wife and I are having a great time visiting Lisa (the creator of this site) in Minneapolis...we would not be friends if not for the show (I am in Ep. 1 and she is in Ep4) Lisa is great and lots of fun to hang out with! Vicki
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I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there are a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There are also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :D
