Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She

6.9
2005 0 hr 54 min Documentary

Examines the diversity of human sexual and gender variance around the globe, with commentary by scientific experts and first-hand accounts of people who do not conform to a simple male/female binary.

  • Cast:
    Gore Vidal , Andrea James

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Reviews

Dotsthavesp
2005/04/30

I wanted to but couldn't!

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Curapedi
2005/05/01

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

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Ava-Grace Willis
2005/05/02

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

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Dana
2005/05/03

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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