Ekai (2020)
Overview
A short documentary depicting the story of young transgender boy Ekai Lersundi, who took his own life in 2018 after struggling with the bureaucracy surrounding hormone replacement therapy assignment.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.0071 |
Directed By
Arantza Ibarra
Crew
Arantza Ibarra
Arantza Ibarra
Amara Mosteiro
Maitane Carballo
Elaxar Lersundi
Ana Martínez
Izaskun Arandia
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