National Geographic is debuting a powerful and evocative new film tonight that offers a comprehensive exploration of gender that its producers hope will act as a resource for furthering public compassion and understanding. The “Gender Revolution” is a two-hour documentary released in conjunction with the magazine’s January issue of the same name that made history by featuring a 9-year-old transgender girl on its cover. Produced by Katie Couric, National Geographic and World of Wonder, the film is a nuanced, complex and tender look at the way gender shapes our lives and experiences and the ongoing cultural conversation surrounding the spectrum of gender identity. “It’s hard to avoid hearing about some aspect of gender these days,” Couric said in a press release sent to The Huffington Post. Because the first step to inclusiveness and tolerance is understanding.”

Source: Huffington Post February 06, 2017 17:55 UTC