One Leg In, One Leg Out
SDG 5: Gender Equality
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14m
After a decade as a sex worker, Iman attempts to pursue her dream of becoming a social worker to help her fellow transgender community members. As she explores the option of going back to college, One Leg In, One Leg Out questions whether tenacity, ambition and a life long dream are enough to overcome one’s situation.
Director: Lisa Rideout
Producers: Lauren Grant, Lisa Rideout
15 min | Canada
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/one-leg-in-one-leg-out/
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