''Transhood'' is a 2020 American documentary film directed and produced by

Sharon Liese Sharon Liese is an American producer, director, and screenwriter. She created the true crime series '' Pink Collar Crimes'' and developed the show with Jon Kroll at CBS Studios. They planned to shop it out to various networks; however, CBS purchas ...

. The film follows four children, beginning at ages four, seven, twelve, and fifteen, as they "redefine coming-of-age". The film premiered at the AFI Docs Festival on June 19, 2020 and was released on

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and HBO Max on November 12, 2020.

Plot

Production

The film was shot in parts of Kansas and

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Release

The film was released on HBO on November 12, 2020.

Reception

Guy Lodge of '' Variety'' reviewed the film positively, stating that "''Transhood'' maintains an artful bifocal perspective, capturing both youthful impatience and parental whiplash as it tracks the physical and emotional development of four trans children over the course of five years." Michael M. Weinstein of the '' Los Angeles Review of Books'' also reviewed the film positively, stating that "If there is one thing ''Transhood'' makes clear, it's that trans children are always already listening. Now, the onus is on us to hear them out." ''Aisle Seat'''s Mike McGranaghan scored the film 3.5/4 stars, saying that "the level of intimacy is what makes the film special." Kyle Turner of '' The New York Times'' gave a negative review of the film, stating that "With so much ground to cover, the scenes' shortness can feel unsatisfying and even occasionally facile."

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