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Just Kids

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In states banning gender-affirming care, three families confront a life-altering decision: stay and risk their transgender children's well-being or leave everything behind. Filmed over the course of one year, JUST KIDS offers intimate access to parents and children navigating fear, resilience, and the human cost of laws that force families to choose between home and survival.

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Murtada Elfadl Variety Apr 28
The documentary’s format may be conventional -- featuring camera-facing talking heads and interviews with the central trio and their families -- but it still makes a powerful, humanizing case for those impacted by the decision. Go to Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter Jun 13
An informative and emotionally potent take on a politically salient issue. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network Jun 18
B-
The film sheds light on the political machinations at work and the politicos who don't seem to care one bit about medical consensus, quoting inaccurate stats willy nilly. Go to Full Review Lauren LaMagna Next Best Picture Jun 7
7/10
They don’t want to deal with adults restricting their fundamental human rights; they just want to be teenagers. This makes “Just Kids” an essential viewing of what is happening in America right now and a clear call to action. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Gianna Toboni

Director

Susan Stryker

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Andrea Jenkins

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Gianna Toboni

Screenwriter

Jacqueline Toboni

Screenwriter

Samantha Wender

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Movie Info

Synopsis In states banning gender-affirming care, three families confront a life-altering decision: stay and risk their transgender children's well-being or leave everything behind. Filmed over the course of one year, JUST KIDS offers intimate access to parents and children navigating fear, resilience, and the human cost of laws that force families to choose between home and survival.
Director
Gianna Toboni
Producer
Gianna Toboni, Samantha Wender, Gianna Toboni
Screenwriter
Gianna Toboni, Jacqueline Toboni, Samantha Wender, Sasha Perry
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m