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The Secret of Me

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It's 1995 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During a feminist studies class, college student Kristi opens her textbook to discover something that turns her world upside down. For as long as she can remember, Kristi has felt different--now she knows why. Demanding her medical records, Kristi is finally confronted with the devastating truth: she has been lied to all her life by those she trusted the most. What follows is the unearthing of an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes far beyond her own life, leading to the discovery of a psychology experiment on a pair of twins--once hailed as a revolutionary success but now revealed to be a terrible lie affecting thousands around the world.

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Siddhant Adlakha Variety A winding and at-times enraging medical exposé, Grace Hughes-Hallett’s feature debut “The Secret of Me” is stylistically straightforward, but emotionally self-assured. Mar 24, 2025 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Her greatest asset is her deep empathy for people like Jim. That’s what we all need to find right now for those under attack. Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Dex Wesley Parra Austin Chronicle All considered, The Secret of Me is a meticulously crafted and thoroughly researched documentary that advocates for the self-determination of intersex folks. Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Cody Dericks Next Best Picture "The Secret of Me" is a call to action for honesty and freedom told with intelligence, both emotionally and cerebrally. Rated: 7/10 Mar 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis It's 1995 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During a feminist studies class, college student Kristi opens her textbook to discover something that turns her world upside down. For as long as she can remember, Kristi has felt different--now she knows why. Demanding her medical records, Kristi is finally confronted with the devastating truth: she has been lied to all her life by those she trusted the most. What follows is the unearthing of an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes far beyond her own life, leading to the discovery of a psychology experiment on a pair of twins--once hailed as a revolutionary success but now revealed to be a terrible lie affecting thousands around the world.
Director
Grace Hughes-Hallett
Producer
James Rogan, Flora Stewart
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 20m