The Christine Jorgensen Story

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1970

1h 38m

Biography

LGBTQ+

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George Jorgensen (John Hansen) goes to 1950s Denmark and makes headlines for having the first sex-change operation.

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The film did convey the the important idea that being transgendered does not mean that one is mentally ill. Unfortunately, the film doesn't stress this idea sufficiently.

May 10, 2022

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Irving Rapper

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John Hansen

George Jorgensen Jr.

Joan Tompkins

Aunt Thora

Quinn K. Redeker

Tom Crawford

John Himes

George Jorgensen Sr.

Ellen Clark

Mrs. Florence Jorgensen

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George Jorgensen (John Hansen) goes to 1950s Denmark and makes headlines for having the first sex-change operation.

Director: Irving Rapper
Producer: Edward Small
Screenwriter: Robert E. Kent, Ellis St. Joseph
Production Co: Edward Small Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Biography, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 10, 2017
Runtime: 1h 38m

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