Becoming Chaz: a story of transition

Documentary film to screen at Hot Docs, May 8

Director Fenton Bailey, whose work includes The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Party Monster, talks to Peter Knegt about his latest film, Becoming Chaz. The documentary follows the transition of Chastity Bono from a woman to a man and includes reaction from his mother, Cher. The film is screening at Hot Docs on May 8 and will air on the Oprah Winfrey Network on May 10.

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