Rites of Passage (Part 1) (2011)

Rites of Passage (Part 1)

2011

Documentary Drama Comedy

Synopsis

Filmed in Bangkok, Rites of Passage (Part 1) documents the story of Maya (Mohammad) Jafer, a 42-year old Indo-Muslim transsexual female, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in early 2011. This film follows her through the moments leading towards and during her surgery, capturing her in times of utmost vulnerability and ecstasy. This film is an honest and truthful look at Maya's journey to fully-realized self-hood.

Credits

Director

Jeff Roy

Cast

Jeff Roy

Maya Jafer as (voice)

Crew

Jeff Roy (Art Direction)

Jeff Roy (Cinematography)

Marina Goldovskaya (Co-Director)

Vivian Umino (Co-Director)

Jeff Roy (Editor)