About this episode

Shaleece Haas explores the story of a young transgender musician and the societal implications of his journey in 'Real Boy'.

Ten years ago, Shaleece Haas stumbled upon a musician whose lyrics captured her attention ... and then her imagination. Turns out the musician, Bennett Wallace, had a story to go along with his music. It was a story increasingly playing out in living rooms across the country and one that is forcing American society to rethink old ideas about gender and identity. In "Real Boy," Haas tenderly trains her lens on a young transgender musician, his best friend and mentor, and the mother who struggles to accept the reality of who her son is becoming. Intro Music by Lobo Loco Outro Music by Kevin MacLeod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.talkingdocumentary.com

People in this episode

Host: Shaleece Haas

Guest: Bennett Wallace

Topics covered

• transgender identity
• music
• social issues
• gender
• documentary

Keywords

• transgender
• musician
• gender identity
• documentary
• social issues
• acceptance
• friendship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Real Boy

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