Rites of Passage (Part 1)
- Media type
- Film
Rites of Passage (Part 1) · Rites of Passage (Part 1) · MOVIE
Documentary, Drama, Comedy 2011
About this title
Filmed in Bangkok, Rites of Passage (Part 1) documents the story of Maya (Mohammad) Jafer, a 42-year old Indo-Muslim transsexual female, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in early 2011. This film follows her through the moments leading towards and during her surgery, capturing her in times of utmost vulnerability and ecstasy. This film is an honest and truthful look at Maya's journey to fully-realized self-hood.