Caught a reference to this on the CDDF and decided to Google it myself. I wonder if it'll be any good.
The following text was taken from GaylinkNews.com.
SUNDANCE CHANNEL, IN ASSOCIATION WITH LOGO,
CHRONICLES THE LIVES OF FOUR TRANSGENDER COLLEGE STUDENTS
IN “TRANSGENERATION”
ORIGINAL LIMITED SERIES TO BE PRODUCED BY WORLD OF WONDER PRODUCTIONS
WOW’s Jeremy Simmons Directs Eight-Episode Series Premiering Tuesday,
September 20th, 2005
New York, NY, May 23, 2005 –Sundance Channel in association with MTVN’s
Logo announce the creation of an original documentary series titled
“TransGeneration” which looks at the daily lives of four college
undergraduates who are undergoing a gender transition.
“TransGeneration,” is produced by World of Wonder (“Showbiz Moms &
Dads”, Inside Deep Throat, The Eyes of Tammy Faye).
The eight-episode series follows the students at four different
colleges over the course of the 2004/05 school year, capturing their
setbacks and triumphs as they balance the challenges of academia,
campus life, and family with their commitment to gender reassignment.
“TransGeneration” will debut on Sundance Channel with an hour-long
premiere on September 20th at 9:00pm, followed by six one-half hour
shows and an hour-long finale Tuesday nights at 9:00pm. The series
will air on Logo in first quarter 2006.
“This series is a moving portrait of four fascinating people at a
dramatic time in their lives. “TransGeneration” also offers an
engaging first-hand look at the current trend on college campuses of
confronting gender issues and politics head-on,” said Laura
Michalchyshyn, Executive Vice President Programming and Marketing,
Sundance Channel, “Sundance Channel is very proud of this series and
looks forward to continuing strong relationships with our partners
World of Wonder and Logo.”
Eileen Opatut, Senior Vice President, Original Programming and
Development, Logo: "Working together, Sundance Channel and Logo have
been able to bring these significant stories to life," said Opatut. "I
have never worked so well with a partner on a creative level, and I
look forward to many more co-ventures in the future."
The subjects are spread across the country, at campuses in the
Northeast (Massachusetts), the Midwest (Michigan), and the West
(Colorado and California). Through the stories of these four students,
their friends, families and communities, “TransGeneration” highlights a
growing phenomenon: that gender identity is being confronted by a
younger generation.
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The following information was taken from the Gay.com web site.
Editor's note: TransGeneration debuts September 20 on Sundance Channel but you can catch the premiere of the first episode in its entirety right here on PlanetOut Video this Tuesday, September 13. (TransGeneration is produced by Sundance Channel in association with LOGO™)
"TransGeneration" is a groundbreaking reality show that documents the lives of four college students who undergo gender transition while living on campus. The eight-episode series follows the students, who attend different colleges, over the course of the 2004-05 school year, capturing their triumphs and setbacks as they balance the challenges of academia, campus life and family with their commitment to gender reassignment.
"TransGeneration" cast member Gabbie, a sophomore majoring in computer science at the University of Colorado, Boulder, was born Andrew in 1984, Gabbie struggled with her gender identity throughout her high school years. She made attempts to come out as transgender, but parental disapproval sent her back into the closet. Midway through her freshman year of college, Gabbie came out for good. Since starting hormone therapy in February 2004, Gabbie has been living full-time as a woman.
Born Tamar in Lebanon in 1981, cast member TJ is actively involved in Michigan State University's tight-knit transgender community. His gender expression is irrevocably at odds with his family, and his mother refuses to talk to him about the subject. As T.J. plans a visit home in May, he realizes he will have to confront his mother and sister about his desire to transition.
Cast member Raci (born Roy in 1985 in the Philippines) came to the United States with her mother when she was 15. Pretty and vivacious, Raci has identified as female since childhood. She's keenly aware of how people respond to her, an awareness that is compounded by the facts that she is hearing impaired and speaks English as her second language. Bright and driven to succeed, she excelled in high school and received a California State University Presidential Scholarship, but she faces tremendous challenges as she begins her first year. Raci shares a room in an East Los Angeles house with an aunt, and money is a big concern -- the hormones she has been taking for three months come from a street supplier who charges $20 -- about a tenth the amount a doctor would charge. While her mother accepts her decision, Raci would prefer the students on campus not know.
Last, there's Lucas. A neuroscience major who was born Leah in 1983, Lucas traces his recognition of his male identity to his early days at Smith College, which is the nation's oldest operating women's university. For three years, Lucas has refrained from medical adjustments, but now, in his senior year, he is increasingly distressed that his body does not match his mind. His roommate and best friend, Kasey, has been undergoing hormone therapy for several months, and plans to undergo surgery later in the year. Though Lucas doesn't deny his feelings of jealousy, he is also conflicted about hormone therapy. He worries about the potential health risks and the possible impact on his career prospects. Most of all, he is worried about the impact on his family.
Both moving and entertaining, "TransGeneration" is also vital to our understanding of the trans community and to the growing number of young people who are courageously struggling to merge their internal and external selves.
