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NewFest Film Festival: BLUE ID
October 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
On October 4, 2012 a beaming Rüzgar Erkoçlar received his first testosterone injection, a joyous occasion in his gender affirmation. Formerly a well-known actor throughout Turkey, Rüzgar hoped he could lead a private life as a transman. With a new job at a bakery and a supportive mother and friends, things looked positive at first – until he was outed on Twitter.
A media frenzy ensues, and suddenly Rüzgar’s journey is thrust onto the front pages. It is against this backdrop that we join Rüzgar, a reluctant figurehead in the discussion of trans-rights in Turkey, and witness the many obstacles he overcomes to live authentically and get his Blue ID.
For tickets, visit newfest.org/events/blueid