My Genderation: 'Tranpa' - transitioning in the 1960's

Available with CC for English speakers with hearing loss/deafness.
Sous-titres français disponibles ! (VOSTFR)
An older trans-gentleman provides a window on what it was like to transition back in the 1960's. He requested for his identity to be kept hidden and his voice masked. Please take a moment to consider what life USED to be like for a transgender individual.
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Filmed & edited by Raphael Fox and Lewis Hancox.
WIth thanks to Reuben Davidson and Sharon Kilgannon.
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[@LewisHancox]

So touched that you were all so moved by this, and a huge thank you on Nemo's behalf!

[@Postmortemqueer]

I transitioned in the 80s as a teenager and the Gender Identity Clinic for children I was put in around 7 or 8 years of age used electric shock treatment. Aversion Therapy it was called and quite frankly it was horrendous and sadly, only the beginning. If I was closer to you gentlemen it would nice to get another generations experiences on film like Nemo!! Amazing work....thank you xo

[@yetisunghymn]

Very well done on giving this amazing man a platform to tell his story. It was heart breaking. Made me cry so much. I'm gender fluid/questioning and it has been very confusing for me. Your series is inspiring. Amazing to hear all these UK voices. This story made me realise i need to talk to my parents about who i am because i'm kind of hiding.

[@caden4860]

My favorite video on KZbin. Thank you Fox and Lewis and to the man who is speaking. So much respect

[@kaitsith3081]

Great person! I hope I will make it one day...

[@sawyerhilt9626]

The poems were beautiful. One of my favorite videos on youtube.

[@BryerChalmersFTM]

Much

[@Hellfootbunny]

I hope he got some sort of compensation for the shit they did to him...

[@PaulRees]

I suggest that people share this video far and wide. I think it's really important that stories like Nemo's be told in an effort to educate people about the wrongs that were done and to prevent those wrongs from ever happening again. And Nemo you said you want to do more... well by making this video you have done a LOT!

[@evelyna_paula1747]

Humans are cruel. Life is a school, and imagine that this man was normal, had a wife - he'd have been the one bullying those who hadn't those things.

[@FinnTheInfinncible]

How incredibly moving, thank you so much Nemo for your bravery in sharing your story, I am so sorry that you went through this awful uneccesary pain. It really brings it home how lucky we are today to have understanding and availability of treatment.

[@sambroyd693]

Thanks Fox & Lew for sharing this story. It so needed to be said. It's heartbreaking!

[@feoawinters180]

Please consider writing subtitles for this. I can normally get along with lip reading but the nature of the video means I can't do that.

[@giopanipi2]

What a beautiful story, I am so sorry you had to be the character. Thank you for sharing, i'm usually a toughie but this story has got my waterworks going :') Truly amazing and inspirational.

[@yourmaladjustedlad8324]

Nemo is such an inspiration, thank you for surviving everything you've been through and never giving up.

[@Lavender_Louis]

:´) Every single story that you two make is so touching.! Thank´s.

[@starrgod7671]

Sending love and hugs to Nemo. Giving thanks for our evolution and understanding that we're all different (yet the same in our desire to live our truth, to be loved) and it is that difference which makes up the beautiful tapestry we call Life. Keep up the good work, Fox and Lewis. Keep shining the light, beautiful bebes.

[@lisemuller6247]

My heart bleeds for you! This is tough shit. Thank you for everything!

[@Spudknuckle]

Lewis and Fox you are doing such good work. Keep it up. Xxxxxxx

[@donkasnake]

Wow. Thank you for telling this part of your story, Nemo.

[@eringrey3977]

This made me cry. Your story was amazing as are these videos. Please, please keep this up. Amazing is an understatement.

[@evelyna_paula1747]

Look at the bright side of things. Life is but a dream. Never you let the world bring you down. If you focus on your path and not envy others, you will always find your unique purpose which you will be known for. I know of a new author who is straight and cis, but just because he personally chose a monastic way of life/celibacy, his family treated him badly. Now he is the best author you can think of and proves a higher purpose than the haters.

[@Zafiee]

Great video and such a touching story. Can't wait for more episodes! :)

[@TheSassylassy16up]

This was so touching.... I'm so sorry for what happened back then, but I am so grateful for those people who suffered so that future generations can be their true selves, to the people who stood up so WE could be counted. Truly, thank you. x

[@ericbroon]

How shocking. I wept when I listened. It's so important to hear about what went on - and I'm sure still goes on for some the world over. Thank you so much for sharing this story.

[@jorin3336]

Thank you!! Love the poem 😍

[@cordycullen2200]

Wow I cried keep doing your work Fox & Lew keep showing the world education is the key to understanding xx cordy xx:-)

[@BullShifterNateFrost]

This is so beautiful and such s sad story thank you so much nemo for sharing it. I

[@JustMxAsh]

Thank you for sharing your story Nemo and Fox & Lewis for helping him to share.

[@BrownBearButch]

This is amazing.... makes you thankful for everything you do have, even if it's not as much as you want.

[@recklesskid1000]

Thank you for sharing this story.

[@marcihawkins1893]

So powerful, thank you for this :)

[@djc2990]

This is so beautiful.

[@gothamghibli9462]

Ive just struggled to watch this. I feel i am ftm trans and have only just shared this with one person who i love dearly. She has fully accepted it. Watching this makes me feel so full of emotion. I feel for Nemo and it also triggers huge emotion within me too. It is so sad what society and what the medical professionals did to him. All he needed was love and understanding. What an incredible man. Thank you Fox and Lewis for heping him share his strory. Everyone should hear it.

[@TheFoxFisher]

Thanks so much for all your comments - it's such a tragedy that this happened to someone. The full story is actually a lot sadder. :(

[@stephbk123]

I was very moved, what an amazing, strong man. So hard to comprehend that people were so mistreated and misunderstood. The thought of ECT makes me feel sick!!

[@jacobleethan]

Really good!

[@AshPTv]

thank you for this story :) nemo you really are a great man :)

[@TigerPrawn_]

To love and to be loved Thank you.

[@shybloodlover]

Thank you

[@raylamilne1942]

Bless u x

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

So heart breaking!

[@richiefrancis8424]

Yes, it is so messed up, but he had special friends in his life that helped when the doctors wouldn't.

[@elliottpitcher9737]

What a beautiful man.

[@Oleeh-oleeh]

This story is heartbreaking. All the awful things that have happened. The Electroshock Therapy, the thing with the nudity in front of all the students. It's terrible to hear. Terrible

[@ChoirboyUK]

What a lovely man and how tragic that he had to endure this.

[@wflerin]

Pioneer...

[@A_massive_wog]

This story is horrifying... :O I'm glad you made it Fox, but the music really doesn't do justice to the depth and horror of Nemo's story.

[@evelyna_paula1747]

I wish they had taught him how to meditate and make the best of life, instead of getting depressed.

[@lillianroux2747]

I am trans I am human 💕

[@berkshirekatie8069]

so so sad!

[@johnnyvixen2430]

So good hey lewis tell drew to respond to my anonymousa129 messages please !!!!!

[@JosephRosalie]

What a beautiful man.