The Real Thing - Transgender Short Film

[@brandommedia8856]

Hi all, thanks for watching the film and please feel free to comment your thoughts below. I love hearing from everyone about their personal stories/connection to the material. Also, it's pretty obvious but the film's link was posted on an incel/white supremacy site so they're spending their time posting cloned hate messages. Just ignore them, not worth wasting your time trying to engage.

[@davitdimitradze8347]

You can't ignore us. Die mad about it. Your precious video got screwed and downvoted. Big lel

[@veterandecanus6492]

I like how you take the critisism of your film and blame it on hate, and "incels." you really are a sped whos never had sex because you enforce leftists ways, Children While growing up pretend they are alot of things i dont see how enforcing transgenderism by pretending they are a woman is any good, if any soliders come home to a battle in the middle east back to the battle at home, then what is the point of the fighting?

[@ameliacooper7960]

Muh just ignore science

[@flipmanlet8982]

the word "incel" has lost it's meaning

[@lordexplosionmurder8978]

@@montyclown223 freedom of speech shouldn’t allow you to talk bullshit

[@soulcross]

Dude I cried so hard 😭😭 Just seeing his face slowly light up as looks around is daughter’s room absolutely broke me. This is what every parent should aspire to be. Loving unconditionally. And don’t even get me started on the ending when he called her by her name, Niagara Falls is just coming out of my eyes. I adore this so much, thank you thank you!

[@davidp7469]

Ha! I read your comments and it made me cry all over again

[@ray-hj1do]

😭

[@Sasha-doll-2023]

Same, I'm still crying.

[@Lucas1135Oficial]

🎉

[@FireWolf583]

Parents raise their kids to be themselves and be confident in their self identity. So why some parents refuse to accept or allow their kids to be themselves is beyond me. You do not deserve to be called a parent if you allow your own beliefs to prevent your children from being themselves. Whether they are trans, gay, non-binary, whatever it is. Let them be them!

[@StonedTotheBones0000]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯

[@serpentinefire921]

They don't know them when they're kids. Half of kids can't tell you their favorite color. This mentality is abusive

[@s33py_ne09]

​@serpentinefire921 its letting your child be what they are, you're their parent, your only job is to make sure they are healthy and love then unconditionally

[@rendysutedja9487]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Respect-xb6wp]

​@@s33py_ne09o yeaa 😒

[@Kasey.Walker]

Something which I found very powerful is that there was only two bits of spoken dialogue. The teacher calling her Robert and her father calling her Allie. The father literally embracing his daughter. It was very poignant and, as I say, powerful.

[@earljohnson50]

The teacher was correct and the father should be in prison

[@thecyanpanda9854]

@@earljohnson50 why should the father be in prison for saying his child's name?

[@amatanata]

@@earljohnson50some love for vets

[@amatanata]

@sambankman-Zelensky not his son, his daughter. Do you know the biological makeup of her? Do you know if she has klinefelters? Do you know if she’s intersex? No. Not at all. She is a woman and since you have no medical records at all on her, that’s who she is. Don’t be an asshole or I’ll misgender your pet ya damn snowflake.

[@urdadsonic1036]

hope yo9 uget cansir@@amatanata

[@DoofusDomainCleric]

I'd rather read my childs chosen name a million times than have to read their obituary because i wouldn't. If you cant understand that, then you genuinely aren't human.

[@loaf1712]

That’s….the realest thing I eva heard in a while, brother.

[@joshjin8871]

this!!

[@chriswicker6672]

You've got that backwards, idiot.

[@PlaneBoy2520]

Thank you, I sadly had to listen to the obituary of my friend since middle school this spring because her parents didn’t have the same courtesy as you. It breaks my heart every single day.

[@LiLiKOiOiOi]

@@PlaneBoy2520🫶🫶🫶……

[@T1nf01l_h4t]

As a child currently going through a gender crisis, this is a very emotional short film and I adore it so much. I love reading these comments and seeing the amount of support y'all are getting for this.

[@glowingwaterr2122]

You are doing great! I myself can not imagine not being comfortable with my gender but I can imagine it is a difficult and challenging process. I am so proud of you!

[@rattsjcfanpage01]

yeah okay gender crisis...

[@plasticai7668]

@@rattsjcfanpage01no one asked for your opinion.

[@martinwich8788]

@@plasticai7668 continue crying

[@ananteshesha5788]

​@@martinwich8788Continue being a sad human being who gets upset at other people being themselves and rejecting how complete strangers think they "should" be and how they "should" act, why not just leave us to make descisions about our own life and stop harping on legitimate vurnerable ppl

[@TBHNotGonnaLie]

Now that's a real man, to accept his daughter the way she is

[@d-miller4913]

@Joseph Jackson Son, please get back to the cave, stop posting reactionary bs online.

[@carolinasleeper4484]

@Joseph Jackson I'm sure he'd accept his son too, if he had one.

[@elinaistiny9956]

@Joseph Jackson daughter*

[@womp2376]

@Joseph Jackson imagine watching a short film about transgender youth when you are transphobic 💀💀💀

[@NicholasGilbert123]

Search up Micheal Torpey shot scene orange is the new black that’s what you get stupid

[@bliplox9187]

i’m really sorry that the wrong people found this video, and i hope that one day they learn to think for themselves. it’s great. everyone should get to experience unconditional love like this at least once in their lifetime.

[@Sarah-hq1bo]

This is also on another channel 750k likes, 56k dislikes

[@junlucas69]

Yes! A lot of people are just close-minded :((

[@raam1666]

Not everyone likes propaganda pushed by pharmaceutical companies who wish to make money off of vulnerable children by convincing them that they were born in wrong body and sell them drugs that will permanently alter their bodies and make them infertile and mutilate them with expensive surgeries.

[@opalfaith3221]

I wish I had a father like him. My dear dad wouldn't accept no matter if I was boy or non-binary. He beat my mom almost every day,so I'm guessing he's just not a good person 🤕

[@breadbox7278]

@@raam1666 and not everyone likes that point of view either. Why is it okay for you people to have freedom, but nobody else? Your twisted, hateful, conservative logic is a plague. Tell me the last time you heard a pharmaceutical company do ANYTHING not-for-profit? Your statement works the same with fucking Panadol! Your name is literally Jerry, I bet you’re like 70 years old and an utter failure when it comes to accepting change. Learn to live with LGBTIQ+, or keep your mouth shut. Let people be who they want to be.

[@BootyyShaker9000]

Every time I come across this film I start sobbing. To be accepted unconditionally by a parent... that's like my dream come true.

[@SodaCider641]

ROTTMNT FAN SPOTTED!! 💜💜💜

[@AmaraGren]

As a trans woman ty so much for this. The father's reaction is perfect.

[@faisalbd5934]

I'm a boy my name is Faisal I don't know why tussenters like and want to love

[@RowanRed1981]

I’m a disabled veteran, medically retired as a result of injuries in theater (OIF and OND) and PTSD. I was an infantry line medic and US Army sergeant. I’m also a transgender woman, having come out in 2015 and began my transition the following year. I remember seeing this short film years ago and crying at the end, the acceptance and unconditional love of family is not something many of us face. People tend to fear what they don’t understand, and unfortunately that leads to a lot of willful ignorance, misinformation, and bigotry. So thank you for creating such a touching film. And to all these shitbags in the comments below making disparaging remarks - If you don’t like trans people serving in the military, take their place. Less than a quarter of a percent of people in this country are military. If you can’t or won’t put your money where your mouth is, then shut up, cowards.

[@Clarky_Warky]

Thank you

[@Mercwithamouth1011]

Thank you so much for your service and yes a lot of people are bigots and transphobic for no reason

[@Burchie_]

tyfys i am truly happy you have found yourself and wish you the best in your future

[@Rubillax]

ACK!

[@_________________404]

​@@FifinatorKlon Real 💀 The greatest ally ISRAEL must be very satisfied with his service. Really honoring the jewish traditions of homosexuality and transgenderism 👍👍👍

[@jjkkyukie]

I've seen this so many times, but every. single. time. the father says "hi Allie," my heart melts and I tear up

[@KiriMorning]

Saaaame!

[@airbornemelody6156]

same

[@destroyer20248]

same

[@kvngnascar5292]

@Brian Wright that’s not what the Bible says though

[@plaguevictim1111]

This is sickening. This will be looked back on by future generations in horror

[@jamieantonsson8617]

watch me spam some positivity because apparently spam is okay when the transphobes do it this is better than most movies I've ever watched

[@junlucas69]

Period hun

[@joshawafrith4797]

agreed, this was amazing and heartwarming

[@unknownskater7326]

yess agreed

[@Xballawanaka]

Damn that's brilliant, the tension building up, and the release when he calls her "Allie"... made me teary :')

[@Xballawanaka]

@@rabbisoros7811 I know I won't change your mind or your behaviour, but I want you to know that you are loved, that you deserve to find peace and happiness. You matter, man.

[@elinaistiny9956]

@@rabbisoros7811 Lol imagine correcting that kinda shows how fragile you really are

[@tundraart2693]

@@Xballawanaka lmao you showed kindness and they deleted it lol. Obviously looking for attention (whatever they commented)

[@gracemacpherson8607]

@@tundraart2693 Why are you jumping to conclusions?

[@JalynCommentary]

This is such a sweet film, The world would be a much better place if everyone was like him

[@AustPro]

^

[@yusufisa7135]

Hi jadyn love your content

[@iamtrans7917]

^^^

[@lordsbully2456]

NO

[@littlebuddy3746]

@@lukajalo8635 bro wtf

[@ZodMagus]

It's really this simple. Love and protect your children

[@boogaloobender3462]

Nah it's not that simple

[@ZodMagus]

@@boogaloobender3462 only for bad parents

[@martyscurllisinnocent4324]

Everyone else: Talking about how wholesome this is Me: "Wow, she aced that test"

[@heyidaroo]

And it’s so sad that rather than be excited that she got a high grade, she was crushed that all she saw was her deadname (and her friend next to her felt that crushing blow with her)

[@WRG-bh8bz]

Its the opposite of wholesome but whatever 💀

[@inkadia]

@@WRG-bh8bzyou are right, not all parts were wholesome as it is difficult being a young trans person navigating the world, but there was a nice ending!! also you like wendigoon that’s awesome! He’s quite a nice guy who also supports transgender and queer peoples rights :D

[@_________________404]

@@inkadia Hmmmm.. "difficult being a young trans person"... Bro will be dead before he reaches 30 💀💀💀 Good luck being a mentally diseased aging man with pattern baldness while pretending to be wom*n

[@little.mizzfit]

@@WRG-bh8bzI kindly wish nothing but fucking hell to come upon you. We struggle so fucking much. We aren't mentally ill. Gender is determined by the brain structure. The male and female brain are DIFFERENT. Your sex is determined by your genitalia. If you're born psychically male with a female brain structure, you're fucking female. It isn't a mental illness, nor is it difficult to understand. Fucking bigot.

[@luco663]

Ok but I love how the girl next to her just silently shows her how to put in the hair clip. It was adorable. And now they're matching

[@robloxfan4271]

They are probably besties

[@heyidaroo]

She also knew exactly what upset Allie when she got her test back and saw her deadname

[@wegojimzyzzUS]

my brother in Christ, it’s not a dead name. It is his literal name given to him by his parents, which is legally his name.

[@heyidaroo]

@@wegojimzyzzUS and people change their names all the time. What’s your point?

[@wegojimzyzzUS]

@@heyidaroo it’s quite dumb that people glorify disappointing their parents by getting rid of a name that their parents gave them. Unless they a hermaphrodite (intersex), which is a genetic thing. They should not change e their name.

[@yecreeper]

I’m literally crying at how wholesome this is. I wish everybody was this nice.

[@yecreeper]

@Formerly Chuck's Sneed what a pleasant individual you are. Harassing a minor on the internet that has done nothing to harm you for what reason exactly? And people tell my quite often I look almost identical to my pfp so suck it.

[@saimGX]

@jimbob8015 the irony

[@crying3332]

@jimbob8015 i wish more people didnt give a shit about what others do with their lives.

[@crying3332]

@jimbob8015 eh I just meant like, we shouldn't care about what others do with their lives, that don't really have any meaning in ours.

[@FifinatorKlon]

>anime avatar >plebbitor >trash opinion pottery

[@NoahRosa-x7e]

I watched this the whole thing without crying and they just they way he said "hi allie" im now sobbing

[@amanda-we9fv]

it's impressive how those two words are so powerful

[@darthwyvvern]

i have a young trans man in my life. He told me his story and how his mother and family have essentially refused to accept who he is. I told him, as a stranger on the internet, that he was now my nephew. I have helped him, encouraged him, listened to him in ways that no one had ever listened to him. I promised him, and myself, that since I was ostracized by my own family that I would be the person i never had in my life. I'm proud of him. He's doing so well.

[@3L3CTR4H34RT]

Kudos to you, m8, keep up the great work 👏👏👏

[@cupidhoney436]

you know it’s a mark of true activism when it pisses off the incels. this is beautiful.

[@trollenwaffen2055]

The word incel has lost it's meaning

[@KiriMorning]

@@trollenwaffen2055 it triggered YOU🤣🤣🤣

[@danthomas6587]

What does "incel" stand for?

[@elissar9021]

@@danthomas6587 "incel" stands for "involuntary celibate"

[@tqhjejrbrbfbfbbffbgbt]

​@@trollenwaffen2055no, it hasn't. words generally have a tendency to change along with culture if people feel like it should. also y'all are virgins, cope harder

[@heyidaroo]

This movie has won multiple awards and has had many positive reviews from accomplished critics. I’m pretty sure they’re unconcerned with KZbin downvotes and repetitive comments

[@even___]

yes the transphobes are wasting energy for nothing I love witnessing bigots waste countless days of their lives just trying to hate

[@even___]

@Burnt Matches ok but im cis..?

[@goopyno3586]

@Burnt Matches youl never be loved either

[@heyidaroo]

@@Michael-xr5yx again, surgery is not performed on children, and children don’t take hormones, they take puberty blockers. Why is that so hard for y’all to understand?

[@mikabugg]

I really love how the only words said throughout the whole film are “Robert…” and “Hi Allie” It is incredible scripting on the filmmaker’s part

[@kaithecatguy7571]

I think there's also a very quiet "No" when he sees she's pulling away from him

[@adamjustadam]

That teacher who deadnamed her is so gross

[@captainkg5910]

One of my best friends in the world is a trans lesbian. Her birth family never accepted her. When she came to my state to visit with her wife, I just told her "You are like a sister to me, so my mom is now your mom too." I even introduced her and her wife to my mother. This is a wonderful short film, and I am thankful you made it. :)

[@brendonwertz5592]

As a trans gay man makes my heart happy. You are such a great friend 🥺❤️

[@smair9900]

I can understand being trans or lesbian. But both of them together is pretty hard for me to understand.

[@robinblue6775]

@@smair9900 okay this will be me trying to explain. the definition of lesbian is non man loving non man, right? so before a trans woman transitions or realizes she’s trans, she might think she was simply a straight man. because well, she thought she had to be a boy, and she liked girls. but then she realizes what being trans means and is, and connects with it. she realizes she’s trans and comes out, but still likes women. that would then make her a trans lesbian. but then comes into play transphobic lesbians, which we call terfs. they are lesbians that don’t think trans women are women, and that therefore they cant be lesbians. but trans women are women and can totally be lesbians. but not wanting to date or have sex with a trans person doesnt make you transphobic. you can have what’s called a genital preference, where you prefer someone to have either a vagina or a penis. having a genital preference doesn’t make you transphobic as long as you don’t wanna date them purely because they’re trans. that might sound complicated so here’s a simpler version of genital preference vs transphobia: genital preference: not wanting to date someone queer and trans because you don’t wanna have sex with someone with parts you aren’t attracted to, but still respecting their gender identity. an example of genital preference in a sentence: “i don’t feel comfortable dating you because i prefer _____ genitals.” transphobia: refusal to date/have sex with someone purely because they are trans. not seeing that person as their gender identity. an example of transphobia in a sentence: “i dont wanna date you because i only date women, and you’re not a woman because you have a penis.” so that’s kind of it in simple terms,, but if you want me to explain more i can :)

[@yooahssi]

@@robinblue6775 Woww I'd always been confused about this topic, and you've explained it beautifully! Thank you!

[@zataishasims9732]

@@brendonwertz5592 Who ever doesn’t accept you, fuck them. Continue to be beautiful ❤️

[@kridam2207]

The ending though, it's magnificent. Parents should be like this and just learn to accept people as who they are, just like how the dad accepted his daughter..

[@MeteoFur]

Wow thats rare to find in the wild! your pfp is a night in the woods reference!

[@ohnooooooooooooooooo]

Wrong he should leave her

[@ohnooooooooooooooooo]

@Yumiko i was talking about his wife not the son

[@aninsensitiverat7129]

Hello. I do not respect your opinion, you ignorant dog faced transphobic piece of human trash. You don’t deserve the internet to spread your bullshit

[@PrickGrimes]

Child abuse

[@jawbuster46]

Just let people be what they want to be, it doesn't hurt you, it's none of your business. Great short film.

[@ThomasBomb45]

This! Small caveat, let people be who they *are. But I wish more people had this mindset

[@Shindai]

It's that simple ^_^

[@raam1666]

False.

[@ThomasBomb45]

@@raam1666 Why do you feel the need to share your hateful ideas

[@ThomasBomb45]

@Burnt Matches What does "ree" mean?

[@NathanRich-ms3wu]

We need to start accepting people for who they are and stop hating

[@tashi9317]

The amount of bigotry and transphobia in this comments section is astounding. I want to say to the creators: this is a remarkably beautiful film. As a young trans person blessed with loving and accepting parents, it made me cry my eyes out. I’m also so grateful at your choice to cast a trans actress, because it’s so important that trans people have the opportunities to tell their own stories. Love love love this little film ❤️

[@even___]

Sophia Giannamore is still my favourite trans actress

[@Selene13zz]

@@even___ I've never heard of her before but you bet I'm going to keep her name on my list of one to definitely watch for!

[@even___]

@@Selene13zz :)

[@fallenpoet6051]

I absolutely agree!

[@raam1666]

Not everyone likes propaganda pushed by pharmaceutical companies who wish to make money off of vulnerable children by convincing them that they were born in wrong body and sell them drugs that will permanently alter their bodies and make them infertile and mutilate them with expensive surgeries. Sneed

[@Terra654]

This was incredibly touching. It really goes to show how much love and respect the LGBT community needs as a simple two words can make most of us cry. This was amazing and I hope to find more like these.

[@clairepowell9257]

I have been out for nearly 18 months and most of my immediate family still refuses to acknowledge my name. They have no idea how happy it would make me if they did.

[@tami7992]

That sound really painful... I hope they will support you and love you the way you are one day. Always remember that you aren't broken and that you are valid 💙💖◻💖💙

[@fantasyhochzwei8977]

I am so sorry...My girlfriends been out for 6 months now and her family (especially her mom) refuses to know/hear her name...It's hard. We both have to live with her parents right now...And the constent deadnaming is making her sad and angry. I wish you all the luck, all the strength and all the love

[@snigdhajyotidas3057]

Bro what?

[@chaicat3]

@@snigdhajyotidas3057 ??

[@camelialilia1421]

Hi claire :)

[@game_ender1]

She has been waiting to hear that "Hi Allie" her entire young life 😢

[@taylorrichardson2079]

the other little girl helping her with her barrettes absolutely broke me

[@twist_ending7545]

Same, it was so cute

[@helloprolover5585]

This made me cry. That army guy immediately accepted he now has a daughter instead of a son. While others seemed to be against her, her own father accepted her for who she is and that makes me so happy 😭

[@trollenwaffen2055]

Realistically speaking, he wouldn't

[@helloprolover5585]

@@trollenwaffen2055 why?

[@trollenwaffen2055]

@@helloprolover5585 use your brain

[@helloprolover5585]

@@trollenwaffen2055 excuse me?

[@Livi2112]

@@helloprolover5585 They're probably trying to say that since he's in the military he wouldn't accept her, which is pretty dumb.

[@EstherHunt-p6d]

To be honest, I was raised Mormon, taught to hate anyone who was different. Only after leaving the church and going through several months of guilt and letting my mind out of it's cage did I realise I'd been a part of that community all along. I am now happily agender, have many LGBTQIA+ friends, and apparently spend my time sobbing over films like this. Wonderfully done, a true masterpiece!! All of us are valued, all of us are loved, none of us are alone.

[@gracemacpherson8607]

I was raised southern baptist and also went through several months of deconstructing! Found out recently that I'm also agender, and I just sobbed over this film. Your comment made me feel fantastic, thank you

[@rachaele1869]

I will never understand how people cannot or will not accept their kids for who they are. this is beautiful. "HI Allie"

[@aninsensitiverat7129]

I usually just copy paste my complete disdain for people like you but I have energy today so here we go. Just because your generation was so terrified of persecution that they couldn’t come out of the closet doesn’t mean it isn’t natural. It’s completely natural and suppressing it is actually more harmful

[@hououinkyouma3864]

Because they actually care about them, instead of trying to virtue signal. This is not normal. This is not healthy. This is sick, and it needs to be treated

[@DeadpoolLIFE69]

I'm so sorry the wrong people found this video, it's one of the most beautiful things I've seen. The ending always gets me to tear up 💙

[@semillas8347]

@@flo5272 imagine being such a lowlife you have to be offended about other peoples decisions about their body 💀

[@Echo-tl7wh]

@@flo5272 This petty bigotry will be swept away by the tide of history. The world is changing around you, and soon you will be a relic, lost among strangers. And I hope it hurts.

[@patrician.3798]

Why so many dislikes??? 😱 Are people really that ignorant and heartless? So sad 😒

[@user-dp7db9xr7v]

@@flo5272 wait what-

[@danverss6176]

@adrian obvious from the overused pfp too

[@lloveallie]

@@flo5272 transphobe

[@mrflipphone438]

@@flo5272 your probably that one kid at school nobody likes and try’s to avoid, by your name and pfp you look like the type of kid to have all metal songs in your Spotify liked songs and daily mix, grow up and get some friends

[@oboebuddy15]

The good news is, dislikes still count as engagement, pushing the video up in the algorithm!

[@oneofthesams]

4:51 I love this moment. I like to think that this is a bear that Allie got when she was a baby, and this is the dad picking it up and looking around thinking "this is still my kid"

[@salempistorius7395]

I only noticed this after watching it years later but I appreciate how the only spoken words are a confirmation of Allie's transition Edit: I should rephrase. Those spoken lines represent, to me, the social transition of trans people, unfortunately often starting with hostility and alienation but ending with love and support from those most important. Of course an upsettingly high number of trans people don’t get this ending but the film is aiming to make that ending a reality for every trans person. So while the first line is a deadname, it is necessary to represent that arc.

[@amycampseros4829]

Unfortunately also at the beginning, where she is deadnamed by that teacher. Which is juxtaposition of sorts?

[@Ren-vg1mt]

Actually the teacher stopping her from the bathroom says her boy name.

[@heyidaroo]

There’s also a very quiet “no” when the dad goes to hug Allie. Allie sees her dad for the first time since deployment, and immediately cowers in fear and shame, and her dad’s very quiet “no” while running to hug her was a “no” of reassurance, like “no I’m not upset”

[@FifinatorKlon]

Wonder who first commits suicide. The confused son or the PTSD riddles vet lol

[@_________________404]

@@FifinatorKlon Real 💀

[@nedrostram2360]

I wish every trans person has this.

[@vomilksined8047]

You mean this🧠?

[@samuel10472]

​@@vomilksined8047But they already have it.

[@ThomasBomb45]

Imagine feeling the need to brigade this video with hate. Disregard those people and listen to the uplifting message of the film! ❤💕

[@TheKillagerMC]

It's been seven years. I came out as transfem a month ago. I saw this film when I first realized I was trans, almost 5 years ago. I love this. It's so raw and so sweet.

[@RK-yr4ni]

I love how Allie has the same teddy bear on her bed that she has in the old photo of her when she was still “a boy.” It shows that she hasn’t changed as a person, just the gender she identifies as has changed.

[@brandommedia8856]

Thank you for noticing that. It's one of the small things I'm very proud of but not everyone catches it.

[@grantlee2051]

There's only one problem, you can't change your gender.

[@Arkylie]

@@brandommedia8856 I didn't catch that but I did catch that the ribbon on the test great was blue, which suggested that it was a gift given to celebrate a baby boy. I appreciate it still being part of her identity, that she kept something likely very dear to her as a baby.

[@dcisme5594]

You're so detached from reality it's unreal. Putting 'a boy' in quotes as if that's not true. Pushing the sick idea that kids can "choose how they identify" when they literally are still forming a basic understanding of physical reality and basic understanding of their own emotions. When they still identify as dinosaurs and dragons at recess. All of this leading down a horrific path of irreversible chemical damage and physical mutilation. You and your demonkin will pay for this on a level you can't imagine. You have no idea.

[@creationisntgood942]

@@dcisme5594 Disappointing as it is, they won't pay for jack shit. This broken world won't let them.

[@oliviah1984]

the “hi allie” made me cry

[@vitanyroyale]

One of the most shocking moments is that initial fear of wondering if he is going to accept her or deny her and his IMMEDIATE reaction of love and support... jeeze.. that just.. got me. >__< For so many people just those two words of hearing their name just changes so much in them and relieves so much pressure and uncertainty and pain from their shoulders. This was just so well done. Thank you for this.

[@korsekil]

I'm honestly curious, how does this work out in real life? I'm sure a good portion of the military can be fairly conservative especially when hyped up on military machismo, but at the same time it's a father coming back to their family after months or years.

[@QSaranis]

According to the research I did while I was back in college, children whose parents use their affirmed name have a 50% reduction in suicide attempts compared to those whose parents continue to deadname them. Its a significant decrease considering roughly 35% of trans children (in 2018) will attempt suicide.

[@korsekil]

@@QSaranis Out of curiousity, did your research also cover specifically military families and how military fathers react to it? I'm actually curious how it plays out.

[@vitanyroyale]

@@QSaranis Jesus, I really hope more people can come to understand this and be okay with it and just let people and even children live their lives and be who they really are! There's still hope out there!!

[@brendamollett629]

Hi this is shy I am using my great grandma's phone I cried when I saw my uncle the day before his graduation. My uncle is now a marine.

[@googli300]

It's really hard to make me cry, but the father's smile when seeing her pictures in the room broke me. Very well executed, impressed by how the only words that he spoke are truly all she (and we) needed. 10/10. Bring tissues ASAP

[@heyidaroo]

He clearly hadn’t seen his child smile like that in a long time, and suddenly he was on board

[@corruptedsociety_]

I’m transgender (non-binary) and this short film just warms my heart. Thank you.

[@jezifster]

People disliking weren't raised right and I hope they never have kids

[@ryack6355]

So 99.9% of people throughout history weren’t raised right? But let me guess, you are?

[@jezifster]

@@ryack6355 yes. I was raised to be polite and have an open mind because everyone has a different life?

[@HelloKittyFreak96]

So because someone doesn't agree with you or your way of living and accepting things they shouldn't have kids? Lol

[@HelloKittyFreak96]

@@jezifster yes you sound very open minded

[@AnnoyingAllie3]

​@@HelloKittyFreak96"If you want to make the world a better place, take a look in the mirror and make that change" -Michael Jackson 🏳️‍⚧️ Overcome hatred 🏳️‍⚧️ Overcome Bigotry🏳️‍⚧️

[@sophiaxu8715]

I am so sorry for all the dislikes. That's a truly amazing short film you have 💖

[@allygardea6892]

7 minutes and I’m literally crying. Beautifully done

[@earljohnson50]

40% chance you’re gonna be crying from this again

[@roybischof3282]

Fr

[@princessalaina4589]

I really wish that I could have come out to my parents when I was in elementary school. But there was no way, as my father would have literally had me killed. This was a beautifully acted and directed short film and it made me cry.

[@ArchangelGabe03]

This is a personal belief that if ur a parent u should always be the first one to be their for ur kid if possible if u can't be the first always u can always support them

[@ArchangelGabe03]

Because no matter what they are still ur kid no matter how they look they are ur blood and nothing is stronger

[@sophieb7309]

Her whole family supports her along with her friends 🥺 this video is so beautiful he’s just a dad happy to see his kid again

[@joeymerchant6537]

Him. It's HIM.

[@nickaninithe]

@@joeymerchant6537 pretty sure a women’s default pronouns would be she/her buddy

[@cucumber4282]

@@joeymerchant6537 Her. It's HER.

[@Emily-f6h4x]

@@joeymerchant6537 its her idiot

[@Панкнедоделанный-с6п]

@@joeymerchant6537 где ты там парня увидел? По-моему там есть только очень красивая и милая девушка

[@enzobernal5892]

The people that disliked this video and/or commented idiotic and hateful things are terrible people with stupid opinions, I'm sorry that they are like this. This was a great video with an important message that not enough people agree with.

[@joshawafrith4797]

yeah odds are that those people dont know anything about the science that goes into being trans and medical transition. hence why you see the right newz outlets say children are getting surgeries when they cant until they're like 17-19+ and have lots of different approval from drs and specialists.

[@OrchestraDork369]

The “Hi Allie,” At the end broke me and fixed me in a million ways. Such a powerful statement.

[@o.lyandzberg2784]

Just posting here to drown out the transphobic comments. Also promising myself I won't respond to any provocations in replies, if they'll be there. It's a beautiful film that shows a scenario that could easily happen in real life. Everyone is happy (except that grey shirt man, but he shouldn't care anyway). If you find this child abuse, then I'm just sad for your children.

[@TheGreatBackUpVIDEOS]

It's sad that people feel the need to go out of their way to antagonise people who want to just live their life. So many even actively avoid transphobes and yet they go out of their way to make life hell.

[@creationisntgood942]

@@TheGreatBackUpVIDEOS You can live your life without destroying yourself

[@TheGreatBackUpVIDEOS]

@@creationisntgood942 Likewise, you can live your life without destroying others.

[@creationisntgood942]

@@TheGreatBackUpVIDEOS How am I destroying others?

[@TheGreatBackUpVIDEOS]

@@creationisntgood942 Ask states like Texas and Alabama.

[@dieieieiiesjjsej]

For all you unintelligent humans...SHES a GIRL. TRANS WOMEN ARE REAL WOMEN!

[@Old_SDC]

Amen 🙏

[@thecrusader1095]

Nope.

[@chinmayadangale414]

No.

[@robinblue6775]

@@thecrusader1095 if u dont like it leave. we don’t like you.

[@robinblue6775]

@@chinmayadangale414 then get away from this video?? this isn’t hurting anyone at all. you however, are. trans people not being supported and referred to as their preferred name and pronouns can drive someone to suicide. please change your view point.

[@Buzby2018]

I have watched this video about 100 times now within a few years and I still cry every time he says “Hi Allie” 6:05

[@FoxkøøStudios77]

Oh fucking shit I’m crying 😭💖

[@lovesyou9756]

This makes me incredibly emotional coming back to this after I've come out to people. I hope this encourages more people to do so.

[@szeasorelav914]

Is that yohan from sign in ur pfp?!

[@us_air_force4739]

Can we be friends heres my snap Bald_eaglealex

[@harithaha]

[@Jeremy-dh8qq]

i started crying when he said "Hi, Allie" because theres so many people who wont accept people for who they are, and i thought that would be the case for her dad, but he supported her, it made me so happy he supported her

[@ErinOlson-SarcasticJellybean]

Y’all got me sobbing at 6:15 on a Friday evening 😭 I know the fear that Allie felt seeing her dad in her room… the fear that they don’t accept. But hearing your name from your parent for the first time, it’s definitely world-changing.

[@measlyfurball37]

The shot panning up to the soldier holding the teddy bear, meanwhile stopping to show the same teddy bear in the photo, is pure cinematic genius. It's stuff like that that reminds me that cinema is indeed an art form, holy shit. Okay edit because I had more to say- the way the soldier/dad was shot looking around his daughter's room with at first nerves, but then awe and happiness is fucking flawless. shit man. who's chopping onions.

[@bewarethefuryofapatientman]

Both serving the greatest ally!

[@skzstarstruck1930]

Allie's Ally!

[@aj1218]

Oy Vey

[@christalee9875]

I'm really happy that the positive comments are starting to drown out the haters. This is beautiful.

[@peanuttasty247]

Thank you for sharing this. I haven't cried that hard in awhile. The genuine love here is incredibly moving. Also, to any trans people who might be reading this comment section, I just want you to know that you are worthy and loved.

[@peanuttasty247]

P.S: to the rest of you, I hope you find happiness in your lives. Go outside, read some books, and try to look at some alternate worldviews. You're right that our society is fucked up, but just try to consider that it might not be for the reasons you think. Have a nice life, I'm gonna go live mine.

[@mrmanlymeatballtoes3408]

BasicallyEveryone in the comments is toxic and transphobic except for u U r the light

[@edwardmakesvideos4311]

i was literally about to cry cause of these dumb comments, thank you :)

[@miloslavakhorobra4832]

@@bigleague9683 still prettier than your mum tho

[@nuggetboi7795]

Thank you:) You made my day. Happy to know not everyone is transphobic

[@IMAGINARY_KING]

There was probably 2 lines and both were so short but damn that made me cry I wish all parents were supportive like hers

[@shivirajput4565]

That moment when her dad say 'Hi allie' make me cry i want he should my dad

[@browneyezg7729]

@@GTA69_420 HER💝

[@miloslavakhorobra4832]

@@montyclown223 still prettier than your mum

[@miloslavakhorobra4832]

@@GTA69_420 still prettier than your mum

[@louboo7192]

@@starion1121 Not after her night with that basketball team.

[@d-miller4913]

@@starion1121 Your mother and i are really worried about the bs that you post online, please head back to the cave, you need therapy.

[@PKMNResearcherSkyler]

To all the trans and nb people reading this: You are loved and you are valid. Times are definitely tough right now, and some people really suck, but it will get better. There is hope, you *will* get through this. Keep going

[@jimthedoge7435]

Nah, there’ll never be any hope from you “people” and your so called “love” are nothing

[@PKMNResearcherSkyler]

Speaking of people who suck, I present Exhibit A:@@jimthedoge7435 Just leave, there's absolutely no reason to put quotes around the words "people" or "love" you miserable fuckwad.

[@jimthedoge7435]

@@PKMNResearcherSkyler I don’t think so, I think the miserable person right now is in the mirror when you look at it

[@lessthan3714]

@@jimthedoge7435 just let people live their life

[@StanOcean]

@@PKMNResearcherSkyler bro has their pronouns in the yt comment section :skull:

[@kidsbelikethat249]

The truth is, parents should love their kids no matter what job they have, no matter their interests and no matter *who* they are.

[@Crystallion53107]

I want to write something wholesome, but this film was SO AMAZING THAT I CAN ONLY EXPRESS MY FEELINGS ON THIS AS JEIFDJFISJISJDSISKDSMDSDSKDSDKDKSDKSMDKMDKMSKDMSKDMSKM This is what being trans should be about, not hate, not being victim to anything negative, just remember my fellow trans mascs and fems, continue to be who you truly are regardless of the negativity.

[@redmr2na]

Wait, was the original version of this video taken down and re uploaded? Thank god, I was afraid of it being gone forever. I always felt bad for this young girl. My original comment went like this. Oh for god sake, the child has to pee or poop, let her go pee or poop. This bathroom is probably a single toilet bathroom anyway. Nobody would be able to walk in on her. As a MTF myself I felt it when the Teacher called her Robert. Being misgendered sucks big time. As soon as she released the door handle I was like run sweetie find another bathroom fast.

[@cannibalisticfawn5895]

@notAGaymerGirl something terrible happened in this comment section

[@ANYA.RIZALI]

meow

[@eisenhanshenderson9966]

we are everywhere!

[@yousifh7087]

@@ezekielonezero3955 aye man don’t need to hide it anymore like I understand if you never felt a woman touch

[@yixuan9453]

@@ezekielonezero3955 This petty bigotry will be swept away by the tide of history.The world is changing around you, and soon you will be a relic, lost among strangers. And I hope it hurts.

[@jamieantonsson8617]

imagine getting to come home to your kid and see them happy!!! my poor heart can't handle the cuteness

[@kitnoki]

I'm a trans girl who's parents are far away. My mother and siblings are extremely religious, and have said outright for over 15 years that they will never accept me for myself. My father was barely part of my childhood, and as an adult was "supportive" only in that he said it didn't matter, but he still uses a name 15 years out of date. That v moment when he said her name, when he said "Allie", I broke down into tears. I've never had that. I likely never will. But with movies like this, maybe more kids will. Thank you.

[@wurok871]

Thank you for sharing Mr Kitnoki

[@kitnoki]

@@wurok871 Miss, thank you very much.

[@wurok871]

@@kitnoki No problem, bro.

[@parkourchinx7978]

​@@kitnokiit's sad how other people come here to bully trans people, hope all is well miss!

[@Rubillax]

41%

[@Leobloom2161]

It's all going according to plan

[@miloslavakhorobra4832]

"I am one, but we are many"

[@MultiOzzyProductions]

Satan!

[@ectopii]

@@MultiOzzyProductions says you, your the only Satan I see

[@Echo-tl7wh]

@@MultiOzzyProductions This petty bigotry will be swept away by the tide of history. The world is changing around you, and soon you will be a relic, lost among strangers. And I hope it hurts.

[@KieranTheFox]

Rewatching everything I watched before I came out to my mom before I come out to my dad today. I know he doesn't accept Nonbinary people, but how he talks he just doesn't fully understand. I know I'll be okay. So I'm telling him regardless. Wish me luck. I'll update after :>

[@faminaexmachina]

Remember, for every hater on the internet, there is a kind stranger out there ready to fight for you and protect you.

[@jimthedoge7435]

I’m a kind person but I will never protect you “people”

[@rainbow206]

@@jimthedoge7435 you're not a kind person

[@jimthedoge7435]

@@rainbow206 for you

[@rainbow206]

@@jimthedoge7435 no you're just not a kind person, you refuse to help those in need

[@jimthedoge7435]

@@rainbow206 for you

[@Gabbygirlll163]

I literally bursted out in tears at the end bc I have a trans bf (ftm) and nobody accepts him except me. No matter what I’ll always support him ❤️

[@noammiau6683]

I wish i would haved a childhood like hers..💔 so proud of her father!,im MTF also..🥰💝💯 Thanks alot for this one!.🌠🌠💞💞🌠🌠

[@Valkerson]

I always cry watching this, because I know my dad will never be this accepting.

[@galaxyshark8994]

@@sausemaybe4535I would, I would expect that my son is a nut job idiot who was brainwashed by today's generation lol

[@woooo7670]

I'd accept you. Stay strong. It's worth it, I promise. You'll be okay.

[@moon_wei]

@@komodo_kuomintang8707 illegitimate china

[@aninsensitiverat7129]

Hello dumbfuck, this is a copy paste I’m sure will apply to you. I send this to every ignorant motherfucker I see being transphobic of homophobic. You are the trash of society, you don’t deserve the life that you have and personally I think you should be locked away just for having opinions like that. Unfortunately freedom of speech gives you the right to say these things, however just know that if given the chance there are those who would take everything from you without hesitation. With love, someone who hates conservatives, religious extremists, and you personally

[@aninsensitiverat7129]

Hello dumbfuck, this is a copy paste I’m sure will apply to you. I send this to every ignorant motherfucker I see being transphobic of homophobic. You are the trash of society, you don’t deserve the life that you have and personally I think you should be locked away just for having opinions like that. Unfortunately freedom of speech gives you the right to say these things, however just know that if given the chance there are those who would take everything from you without hesitation. With love, someone who hates conservatives, religious extremists, and you personally

[@_chunkyracoon]

I remember watching this as a child and not understanding much, I just thought she was a human like everyone else and she is! I'm now transmasc and I still think about this sometimes despite my memory being foggy. Great short flim!

[@Rubillax]

join the 41%

[@michaellyga4726]

@@Rubillax idk chief maybe join the 99% of people who think encouraging people to kill themselves is morally wrong.

[@justadudewholikestotalk]

@@Rubillaxyou seem like you’re part of the 97% of men who commit violent crimes

[@Goshower]

This short film is truly amazing, thanks to everyone who helped creating and producing it ❤

[@AnnoyingAllie3]

I'm proud to be transgender.

[@Purfunxion]

@XS-03_Apollo You're part of the problem, step on Lego.

[@crazycarly3504]

This comment section is just sad.

[@hereticanthem5652]

dilateeeeeeeeee ahhhhhhhhhhhh

[@dammit_larry]

The fact that there are so many dislikes is disappointing...

[@junlucas69]

Right!

[@VaporVixen1990]

That’s exactly how my daddy reacted to me when I transitioned. He loves me like a daughter and I’m now grown and I’m 34. A dad’s love for a daughter is so wholesome and truly precious.

[@samanthapatrick4345]

I've never seen so many hate comments in all my life

[@kitkitkatkit]

Eh, they can stay mad. Video made me happy cry, and that’s rare, so honestly that’s all I care about

[@buffylow68]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion I just happen to think we all should accept our child’s choice to be what they want to be? They are not a freak or so because they feel different? They still need our love and support and yes I would still love my son even if he became my daughter and so on! That’s my business and my wife’s! Thank you for your support!

[@ToaNationPvPNz]

They are a freak of nature

[@wrenlmao124]

​@thisbetheone same with your face

[@Creatureofthemorning]

Allie is a beautiful young woman. She is strong to be taking the help from others that helps her, and to be doing what she can to protect herself from those who wish her harm. She is a real woman.

[@ninedivines5374]

It's called a *man*

[@xxpinkiixx9426]

@@ninedivines5374* *woman**

[@ninedivines5374]

@@xxpinkiixx9426 cope

[@ninedivines5374]

@BoogeyPerson seethe

[@xxpinkiixx9426]

@@ninedivines5374 ?

[@asliuzun6223]

First of all, I have a transgender sibling and the film we made is truly touching and meaningful. My wish is that people should not have definitive judgments about the people they know, meet, or give birth to because some things are not lived out by choices.

[@liammiller6247]

Love your work! Ignore the bigots in the comments, they're irrelevant and malding.

[@blueturtle3623]

I love how her father sees Allie try to retreat from him, and he's just like "Nonono its okay"

[@Galaxy----]

This is so on point, not going to the bathroom at all because someone said something and using your agab restroom would make you want to curl up and die. Scribbling out names on papers no one will see again because it makes you feel better. It's so small but almost all of us trans kids have been there

[@FunkyAbigail]

This film is amazing, but I don't know what's the most amazing part about it: the brilliant message of acceptance, the part about friendship, how she aced that test but was only able to focus on being dead named, how after years I keep crying when I watch it, or how Allie could even see her dad in her bedroom when he's wearing that camouflage uniform (as a trans woman myself, it's my guess that she saw a floating head and freaked out a bit, I've heard that cis people don't freak out as much about floating heads).

[@kazwright1233]

How different my life would have been if my parents had this reaction in 1972 instead of the violent one I got when I said I didn't want boy parts. I cry every time I see this. Thank you.

[@lenore.delore]

I'm so sorry. Every child deserves to be accepted and loved unconditionally. You are beautiful, strong, and perfect the way you are. Sending hugs ❤

[@kazwright1233]

@@lenore.delore Thank you :) I am currently recovering from bottom surgery I had 3 weeks ago. One step closer!

[@lenore.delore]

@@kazwright1233 Happy for you! 😊

[@kazwright1233]

@@lenore.delore 💗

[@edwardstephenson9800]

Wow. There’s a lot packed into these 8 mins, with 2 spoken words! The “hi Allie” was powerful! Beautiful short film!

[@jenniferjorgensen5545]

This is such a beautiful, thoughtful film that captures so much without hardly any words. This is my life. My afab son started transitioning 3 years ago while their father was deployed. It's so hard being a military kid, let alone a trans one. Kids just want to be themselves, to be loved. I'm honestly having a hard time finding the words because this piece represents my family in such a profound way. Thank you so much for making this.

[@jordannrussell9378]

I wish we could “super like” videos sometimes. This is definitely one of the times

[@earljohnson50]

You should be put in a small cage and shocked with cattle probes

[@Gahhhhhhhhhhh]

@@earljohnson50 Earl Johnson everyone, a member of the party of free speech and personal liberty!

[@gian3248]

when he said “hi allie” i cried

[@Soup_yRat]

Omg the end though, i love how the dad validated her by saying her correct name Imagine getting that much support from your dad My parents are the reason I’m afraid to come out

[@Soup_yRat]

@Jango Fett wdym

[@vitanyroyale]

Even if you come out and things go badly, there are so many people out there who love you for who you are. Sometimes the family you choose is stronger than the family you're born into. Please don't ever forget that and please stay strong and keep moving. You can do this!!

[@Soup_yRat]

@@vitanyroyale thanks for the encouraging words, but even still. I’m gonna wait until I’m at least 18, because when I hinted at it a little bit, my mom said I was “too young”

[@Soup_yRat]

@Jango Fett what do you mean by “be your correct gender”?

[@vitanyroyale]

@@Soup_yRat I feel you on that; plus as a legal adult you'll be able to navigate the world without your folks permission if things go wrong and you have to figure out alternatives. Stay strong though!!