Born to Be(2019)
When you see yourself, who do you see?
Born to Be Synopsis
Soon after New York state passed a 2015 law that health insurance should cover transgender-related care and services, director Tania Cypriano and producer Michelle Hayashi began bringing their cameras behind the scenes at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, where this remarkable documentary captures the emotional and physical journey of surgical transitioning. Lending equal narrative weight to the experiences of the center’s groundbreaking surgeon Dr. Jess Ting and those of his diverse group of patients, BORN TO BE perfectly balances compassionate personal storytelling and fly-on-the-wall vérité. It’s a film of astonishing access—most importantly into the lives, joys, and fears of the people at its center.
Born to Be (2019) is a documentary film directed by Tania Cypriano, released on September 28, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Leiomy Maldonado, Garnet Rubio, Mahogany Phillips and Jess Ting. Viewers rate it 3.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tania Cypriano
- Producers:
- Michelle Koo Hayashi
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey Johnson
- Production:
- Transformation Productions, Justice-Partners
- Status:
- Released
Born to Be (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Born to Be before you stream it.
Born to Be Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leiomy Maldonado
as Self
Garnet Rubio
as Self
- Mahogany Phillips
Mahogany Phillips
as Self
- Jess Ting
Jess Ting
as Self
Jordan Rubenstein
as Self
- Shawn Frederick Sr.
Shawn Frederick Sr.
as Self
- Cashmere
Cashmere
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tania Cypriano, produced by Michelle Koo Hayashi.
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Born to Be Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Born to Be – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born to Be online?
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Born to Be (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Born to Be?
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The main cast of Born to Be (2019) includes Leiomy Maldonado, Garnet Rubio, Mahogany Phillips, Jess Ting and Jordan Rubenstein. The film was directed by Tania Cypriano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born to Be released?
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Born to Be was released on September 28, 2019 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Born to Be worth watching?
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Born to Be (2019) holds an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Born to Be?
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Yes. The official Born to Be trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.