Becoming Chaz

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Product Description Chaz Bono was a male trapped in a female shell for as long as he can remember. Growing up as Sonny and Cher's adorable golden-haired daughter in a body he felt wasn't his own was a crucible it took years to transcend. Now, as he undertakes gender reassignment, he's bravely decided to share the process on camera. Becoming Chaz invites us along on Chaz's remarkable journey of transformation. As hormone shots give way to top surgery, down-to-earth, unflappable Chaz beams with a sense of liberation and goes public with his story to put a face on a misunderstood issue. Meanwhile, his gregarious girlfriend grapples with the realities of suddenly living with a man, and it's clear sex change isn't solely a physical transition. Intimate and nakedly honest, the film reveals the humanity and courage it takes for Chaz to ultimately embrace his true self. His moving struggle will reverberate profoundly for anyone to whom authenticity matters. Nominated for 3 Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming, Outstanding Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming. Review "Becoming Chaz is a real-life look inside the home and hearts of two brave and glorious individuals. Told with finesse, compassion and wit... will hit nerves and touch hearts." --The Hollywood Reporter"Wildly Engaging." --Los Angeles Times"An engaging and educational look at one person's journey to make his outsides match his inside." --AOL Moviefone P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Actor Chaz Bono is an LGBT rights advocate, three time author, speaker and the only child of famed entertainers Sonny and Cher. Chaz's decision to come out as a Lesbian in 1995 prompted his public work in support of LGBT rights and social justice. Chaz has contributed as a writer-at-large to The Advocate and in 1996 became the Human Rights Campaign's National Coming Out Day spokesperson. Chaz also served as Entertainment Media Director for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), and has spoken at dozens of universities and LGBT events. An acclaimed author, Chaz has written three books including Transition, which was released by Dutton in May of 2011. Transition is his groundbreaking and candid account of a forty-year struggle to match his gender identity with his physical body and his transformation from female to male. He has recently shared his life and experiences in the three-time Emmy nominated documentary, Becoming Chaz. "Intimate and nakedly honest, the documentary reveals the humanity and courage it takes for Chaz to ultimately embrace his true self." The film received a standing ovation at its Sundance debut and was predicted to be a breakthrough in molding the American conversation about transgender issues by Rosie O'Donnell. The world television premiere of the documentary aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network and garnered excellent ratings. Chaz recently signed on to compete with 11 other celebrities in the 13th season of ABC's hit show, Dancing With The Stars. He is very excited to compete athletically and continue to create awareness and impact change for the LGBT community. Chaz currently lives in Los Angeles with his fiancé, Jennifer Elia. See more Review: Becoming chaz. - Great movie I bought it cause I love cher but I also like what it was about!!!!! Review: Chaz Bono : Behind the Tranny - As a straight guy who just heard a bit here and there about Sonny and Cher's daughter, or is it now son, or...whatever, I was pretty interested in this whole transgender thing, I wondered how someone could get to the point where they would make such a drastic change in their life and their identity. I found Chastity/Chaz to be very likeable and appreciated the honesty in this documentary. Nothing is left unaddressed by Chastity/Chaz this documentary. Sex, relationships with its significant other and it's mom, Cher. However, once that is addressed, I really find Chastity/Chaz to be quite boring. I'm not sure what Chastity/Chaz does all day other than talking about Cher and how being a tranny isn't easy. Does it work a real job or just leech off of her parents cashola? I do end up feeling pretty bad for Chastity/Chaz's girlfriend. She seems to be very nice and as understanding as possible that her girlfriend is about to become a trannyfriend. I refuse to say boyfriend because there's no penis, so that would not be correct. I am all for equal rights. It's no ones business who you marry or what you have in your pants and how you use it in your bedroom. I applaud Chastity/Chaz for being open and honest and exposing this world to many people who are unfamiliar.