BRACE. Trans short film, 2014

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 เม.ย. 2019
  • TRIGGER WARNING, Violent and Homophobic content!!
    After coming out and leaving his girlfriend, Adam dreams of finding acceptance within London's gay scene.
    His burgeoning freedom is soon challenged when he meets Rocky, a handsome stranger who is harboring a secret that he desperately wants to share with Adam.
    As their bond strengthens and Rocky prepares to reveal his secret to Adam, their fledgling romance is ruptured by a cataclysmic event that forces the truth to come out in the most explosive manner.
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  • @jokkeerrr
    @jokkeerrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +704

    as a trans guy dating another trans guy, it isn't all bad,, a lot of people think that it will trigger someones dysphoria being with another trans guy but because i find so much comfort being with him its like none of that even matters whenever hes with me

    • @jokkeerrr
      @jokkeerrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@Tom-cn4cm i'm bi, but if a dude is with a dude, there is nothing straight about that

    • @lex9025
      @lex9025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      T4t relationships are some of the best, I've been in one and it was honestly my best relationship

    • @LyonFujoshiTrishula
      @LyonFujoshiTrishula 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you for sharing that with us. I was in tears after watching this short film and needed to know that it's not always like that. 💜

    • @rougearcher2357
      @rougearcher2357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ya some people can get dysphoric but it's also easier because then partners understand how they both feel and can usually help easier

    • @bingobongo7335
      @bingobongo7335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      to be honest i don't understand the perspective that being with another trans person would make someone dysphoric. i wanna empathize but i really don't get it. and even if it would cause some dysphoria, i feel that's literally nothing compared to the abuse and disrespect trans people can face on a daily basis trying to date cis people. at least if you get dysphoric your partner will understand the feeling. but if you date a cis person and your dysphoria kicks in, they will never quite know what it's like.

  • @wissal-je2uc
    @wissal-je2uc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1459

    I understand. I think the problem with the trans community is that we grow to hate ourselves and each other. We're brainwashed by society and people into thinking that we're less, we're not normal, "freaks". Thus, we don't want to be part of the community, we refuse to accept ourselves and each other. And it sucks. Because we're valid, we're normal and we're not less worthy of love and respect than anyone on this planet. Great movie with great meaning. Thank you, sir.

    • @corn-rs8fj
      @corn-rs8fj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      You got me, you're right sir

    • @GEGE-bx3fj
      @GEGE-bx3fj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Dream 20 EVERYONE deserves love, no matter their gender, race...WHATEVER...
      I can’t even begin to think what people go thru who r ostracized, shown hate instead of luv. My heart goes out to each and every one of u.
      It takes courage to b who u r sometimes...if only u were given support and luv on the way ....
      Try not to live w/regrets. We need to tear off our shackles, embrace the new person we r striving to b and DONT look back.
      We cannot live for other people. If u do, u will lose yourself in the mix.
      I feel nowadays for every step we take forwards, we r taking ten steps back...
      I don’t understand HATE, I never will. It sickens me. It turns a persons soul and nrg (energy) black like the moonless nights.
      I pray all u tortured souls find peace, happiness and luv in your life and heart
      Fr across the waters
      Canada 🇨🇦
      🐥🐥🐥hugs and all that stuff

    • @wissal-je2uc
      @wissal-je2uc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@GEGE-bx3fj Thank you so much ❤ I really needed this and your comment really brightened my day. Hate is what weak people use to feel powerful. I keep telling myself this.
      Their hate doesn't define us. I know myself I'm a normal human being with dreams and I'm good and I deserve to be here. I won't let their hate erase my identity or my right to exist and to be happy.
      Sending you much love and support. ❤

    • @GEGE-bx3fj
      @GEGE-bx3fj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dream 20 As dumb as this sounds, every day take time out to sit down, p/u a pen and write down what u r thankful
      for. Even if it’s something s simple as taking THAT shower.
      Slowly all these positive thoughts will start to override the negative emotions u r going thru.
      I promise it works but a person needs to b diligent, stick w/it as it does take TIME for it to work .,.. (Depending on how far down the drain pipe u have traveled)
      I luv your attitude. Keep telling yourself that u MATTER
      Surround yourself w/friends who r your FRIENDS... they r the ones who will stick w/u no matter what. They ask for nothing in return ...
      Whatever u r going thru I hope and pray u have the love and support of your family.
      If u don’t, then they aren’t much of a family are they ???
      It’s a child’s inherent wish to please their parents...however there comes a time when a child must take a stand and become their OWN person. We are not put here to please other people. That will cone naturally and w/grace if a person is shown luv and respect.
      If we aren’t shown that, it turns to distrust, hate and all that’s negative...
      A person can try and make amends but if it’s not accepted, don’t beat yourself up. U did your best, NOT them. Time to move on.
      Don’t settle for anything less ... one day the right person will be there for u.
      I keep saying this, but try not to live w/regrets...
      Try and stay positive.
      Be happy
      Be well
      Be at PEACE
      fr across the waters
      Canada 🇨🇦
      🐥🐥🐥hugs and all that stuff

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Dream 20 Thank you so much for the lovely comment!😊

  • @reka9797
    @reka9797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1330

    You are normal in my eyes. Everyone is just human being.

    • @lastgirl7071
      @lastgirl7071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      FINALLY
      is everyone seeing this, cause this is the the whole shitting truth right here
      everyone is JUST a human being
      but be warned...making mistakes, like judging, is also what makes us human

    • @deadbrew6867
      @deadbrew6867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ŁUKASZ Fantini Yeah! Your the joke! XD
      Everyone is human ya dingus

    • @Tealule
      @Tealule 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you

    • @fantinilukasz
      @fantinilukasz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@deadbrew6867 u are garbage.

    • @jeffmunsell7442
      @jeffmunsell7442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      or being in-human

  • @shrek1114
    @shrek1114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1595

    That transphobic nurse made me so mad fr

    • @gremlin4017
      @gremlin4017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Me too. If you're transphobic, don't be a nurse.

    • @marie-christineweiss5205
      @marie-christineweiss5205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      YES, she's literally a medical professional, she should be educated in this topic... I'm so pissed at her and people like her xD

    • @kingpuppy8302
      @kingpuppy8302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      i wanted to back hand slap her so hard cause she reminds me of someone i know

    • @elliestevenson4012
      @elliestevenson4012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same

    • @AnaRodriguez-ti9pw
      @AnaRodriguez-ti9pw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Shrek Shreksson ughh the fact that she kept calling him a “she” “her” and disrespecting him was throwing me off 😬✌🏾

  • @chelseasmith2603
    @chelseasmith2603 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1079

    That nurse is one of the reasons i hate people knowing im trans.

    • @orangetheog
      @orangetheog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      You're still human

    • @chelseasmith2603
      @chelseasmith2603 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@orangetheog Thankyou

    • @Daisy-pr5bj
      @Daisy-pr5bj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thats why i never tell any1 that im trans. Unless they ask it.

    • @orangetheog
      @orangetheog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Daisy-pr5bj sadly that's for the best

    • @charliephoenix3674
      @charliephoenix3674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      My brother is trans and some nurses will treat him like shit, a dental assistant "forgot" to give him pain shots after she found out his name is Oliver, and not the name on his paperwork. Absolutely sickens me.

  • @brycew.5296
    @brycew.5296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    Being trans is the reason I don’t let myself date or get too close to friends. Everybody just leaves me in the end. It’s also why I HATE going to the doctors.

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  5 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      Bryce W. I was that way for years, but things will get better! There are good, loving people out there, and you just need to find them. Wishing you all the best man!

    • @adamgill4639
      @adamgill4639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bryce W. Aww

    • @gryffindorcos7341
      @gryffindorcos7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wanna be trans friends?

    • @adamgill4639
      @adamgill4639 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bryce W. How old are you

    • @weirdweirdo7789
      @weirdweirdo7789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryce W. Same

  • @shahar1958
    @shahar1958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    Finally a film that doesn't only talk about the exterior transformation.
    A film that doesn't just talk about the society and how it accepts us.
    It's a film that puts a mirror in front of our eyes as a community👏
    It's a great film.
    As a ftm person I feel like I have no character to identify with when I watch series or movies so thank you so much 🙏

    • @emekmek3197
      @emekmek3197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/y1cC4KWFKuE/w-d-xo.html ,..

    • @Fig_8
      @Fig_8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are right, I didn't thought that this shows more than the exterior transformation... Also this film shows two uncommon things that I've never saw on a screen: Being trans and being gay at the same time.
      Also shows the fear that We feel on the streets, the ridiculous discrimination We can see even on hospitals. You can see why so many lgbt+ people end up on drugs, bars and places alike, they give us refuge.

    • @gamerslove8227
      @gamerslove8227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a teenage girl who is trans, I want to be a male, and I haven't told many people about this, and I want to feel accepted, and more people accept me than I do myself, so it feel good to know there are people just like me❤❤❤❤🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

    • @patrickkobes3853
      @patrickkobes3853 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gamerslove8227if you ever want to talk with some one I will be here for you

  • @winterwolf0100
    @winterwolf0100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    My heart broke when Rocky said he wouldn’t want to be with a trans guy

    • @winterwolf0100
      @winterwolf0100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      dvp458 I understand that. I said I was sad about it, not that he was transphobic because of it. People can be sad if two people they shipped together don’t end up together. I was simply stating I was sad about it. I did not blame Rocky.

  • @jaydxn
    @jaydxn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    When I get asked out, I always reject them. It's like I hate my body so much, It feels impossible for anyone to ever like it.

    • @yeeyee8314
      @yeeyee8314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Taehyung's cat For Life I’m sure you’re beautiful

    • @jaydxn
      @jaydxn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yeeyee8314 nahh but thanks

    • @nataliawynter701
      @nataliawynter701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I relate 💯 percent

    • @prettyrebornbaby5884
      @prettyrebornbaby5884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In the photo u look good

    • @jacewritesowo1902
      @jacewritesowo1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I reject it, bcuz I am unable to bind my chest. So, when a guy likes me, he doesn't even see me for myself. What's the point

  • @charli7821
    @charli7821 4 ปีที่แล้ว +836

    So Rocky is trans, but when he realises Adam is trans too he gets disgusted? Thi is sad :(

    • @bcbock
      @bcbock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

      Self-hate is harder than homophobic fists.

    • @alirabaan9701
      @alirabaan9701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      وووووووو

    • @NOCLUEinvalid
      @NOCLUEinvalid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      dang thats a twist. i need to stop reading the comment section before watching the video.

    • @nate2194
      @nate2194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      David Vanpatten an Ftm trans MAN who likes MEN would be considered gay.

    • @firespirit383
      @firespirit383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@bcbock some people aren't comfortable in a TLT relationship and that's okay

  • @arianehahn5109
    @arianehahn5109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    For me as a Ftm Guy its still shocking how much even I get brainwashed that I think I am kinda freak...Thanks this Video remembered me to be confident and Be proud of my Trans Self...🏳️‍🌈

    • @MysteriousBeingOfLight
      @MysteriousBeingOfLight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      janeen2311 This is SO true!

    • @theowlhouseseason3213
      @theowlhouseseason3213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah you're not a freak, people who think they are freaks in a negative way dont make sense to me
      I'm glad you're proud of your amazing identity, at the end of the day we only have ourselves :)

  • @alainb68
    @alainb68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +618

    A very well payed short movie, touching, realistic and quite real. God some people don't have an easy life. Take care and thanks for sharing

  • @zeroandjiji
    @zeroandjiji 5 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    Finally a trans story! I just went through telling my mom and having her cry being her only daughter out of three kids but she accepts me and im so lucky. It's a constant struggle waking up every morning and being in a body that doesn't feel like you. The amount of times I have heard "it's a phase" is too many times. It isn't a phase, but it is who I am and who all of the other trans people are. I love this so much, amazing work!

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      sam langevin Thanks so much!

    • @lilexplosivediarrhea6061
      @lilexplosivediarrhea6061 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sam langevin they always say it’s just a phase
      Like bitch please if it was I would be perfectly healthy and not stay up all night crying over my body and how I am not who I really am

    • @boiledkettles6066
      @boiledkettles6066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You’re really lucky to be accepted by your mum, I’m really scared of telling people

    • @londynn6220
      @londynn6220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@boiledkettles6066 my friend ordered me a binder and my mom got to it before me and she yelled for me to come down stairs and when I did and I saw the binder on her lap I froze with fear,she then started to yell at me for the binder and her and her fiance said that that is something I ask them to buy but like I *would* IF I felt safe,loved,accepted,and supported by them but *NO* they know and have known for a *LONG TIME* that I am trans and I have had my friend tell my mom I'm trans but she still continues to buy me feminine clothing,deadname me,and misgender me and is so freaking annoying and I'm just so tired of it (this was 2 days ago) (12/7/20)

  • @elisideas9633
    @elisideas9633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    English is not my mother tongue, I had difficult to understand but I still cried all along, I'm trans ftm.

  • @peterwy874
    @peterwy874 5 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    "I just wanna be normal"... define NORMAL. There is no such thing as 'normal'. Everybody IS as they are. Full stop. Great film that.

    • @jacewritesowo1902
      @jacewritesowo1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pero Schmidt Normal is what we make it

    • @firespirit383
      @firespirit383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As Morticia Addams said
      "the spider's normal is the fly's chaos" normal is defined as common

    • @d.k.2272
      @d.k.2272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Normal as in just blend in. Not be the one who stands out in a bad or “abnormal”way. When so much of the world is cis and binary...it is very difficult to even be a trans person who is trying to go with the binary flow. Anxiety and dysphoria make so many of us trans people not want to celebrate ourselves and how unique and more rare we are...as compared to cis binary types. So most of us spend far too much time just wanting to be looked over and blend in with the crowd. Not be on the receiving end of questioning and wondering looks that most of the time transform into fear and hate that can quickly turn into aggression. Too often being trans feels like wearing your deepest and darkest insecurities on a t-shirt and hoping no one laughs, points, looks disgusted, gets offended, turns mean or calls you out...in a public place.

    • @kingedward6146
      @kingedward6146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe what he/she was saying was the he wish he had not cut his.

    • @cmkseven7
      @cmkseven7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      &: THAT, me friend, is NORMAL!

  • @abbyhuntley3171
    @abbyhuntley3171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I’m a cisgender girl watching on the recommendation of a trans friend. Thank you Jake for bringing these issues to light in such an eloquent way 💜

  • @abbyhuntley3171
    @abbyhuntley3171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    As a medical student, I find it so horrific that such transphobia exists in healthcare. Yes this story is fictional but it is my understanding that it sadly reflects real experiences of trans people. I promise to do better and speak out against such things when I qualify 💜

  • @NOCLUEinvalid
    @NOCLUEinvalid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    "i just want to be normal" famous last words
    i relate so hard
    it's tiring to try so hard to be normal all the time

  • @dr.saharbabaali1981
    @dr.saharbabaali1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    My first time watching a film about trans guys...I am so sad...how dare people treat them like this! Its crazy and not fair...

    • @riverday4783
      @riverday4783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yeah it's hard for trans guys especially gay ones because we get hated by the gay community coz we don't have a bio dick so some gay cis guys won't date us like it really sucks, I haven't watched the movie yet but I can already tell imma cry lol

    • @MoonLight-ze5sz
      @MoonLight-ze5sz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Benny R boo back off

    • @dr.saharbabaali1981
      @dr.saharbabaali1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@riverday4783 I did not know this! Why they treat you like this! I mean I respect you guys so much but gay guys have been through a lot. They should know for better how you feel...I hope from my deepest hearts for the they you guys be respected for who you are.🧡🧡🧡🧡

    • @dr.saharbabaali1981
      @dr.saharbabaali1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@benjaminreyes3624 you are so right. But hating is a different matter. No one should be hated...not gay guys who I love a lot and respect them even more for they fought their way to be right here standing with their heads up(i know it is still hard but da...things are much better now) not even trans guys.

    • @pandorapeace2591
      @pandorapeace2591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@benjaminreyes3624 we aren't women. Just say 'I'm not into trans guys because I don't prefer vaginas' if you have to but saying we're women is just not based on biological evidence. Some trans guys have penises and no uteri, some cis women don't have uteri either. Intersex people are a thing.
      And science is about keeping an open mind when presented with empirical data. Before we learned about germs, did they still exist? We learn more about biology, DNA and neurology more every year. I'd suggest you try to keep up.

  • @joos33179
    @joos33179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Nice job... we need to change the world, tolerance, respect, compassion and comunication.

    • @guyo
      @guyo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'm all in with you, man, but I prefer 'acceptance' than 'tolerance' any day.

  • @rubybooth8068
    @rubybooth8068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +440

    I'm concerned
    How can they go to the club so much? Bruh I can hardly leave my house once a week😂😂

    • @creucommunitylore2812
      @creucommunitylore2812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      el stupid You and me are the same

    • @newton5651
      @newton5651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are all !

    • @eleven-hopper
      @eleven-hopper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I literally never leave my house unless I have too

    • @jasonmoon9878
      @jasonmoon9878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly! But now for spring bream ima go roller skating at least 2 times a week

    • @kuriharayuki7128
      @kuriharayuki7128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao during covid anyone leaving their house.

  • @steveapplebaugh2200
    @steveapplebaugh2200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I am not a transgender guy, but I have a lot of sympathy and empathy for the beautiful people who are trans. I believe it is fair for me to call myself pansexual - in any case, I know it is important for all of us to know, experience and share authentic love. There is joy in such living. We all deserve that. None of us are freaks, rather people trying to live.

    • @ramabaiapparao8801
      @ramabaiapparao8801 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Confusing

    • @s2sHoXXs2
      @s2sHoXXs2 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just a stranger on the internet, but much love and respect to you Steve! ❤

  • @patriciaross5442
    @patriciaross5442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Damn, my daughter is trans. Is this what I have to look forward to? God, I hope not. She’s my beautiful baby boy trapped in the wrong body. I’m expecting the complete change within this year (2021). I’m excited for her, and love her to pieces! We’ve had many talks, and I’m so proud of her.
    Education, education, education!!!
    That’s the bottom line here.
    For those in the back, GROW UP! Mind your own business!
    Just a thought. 🙏

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      With your support and love, she’ll be just fine.😀❤️

    • @Seth-lq3uw
      @Seth-lq3uw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ma’am I do not wish to be rude, but as a pre transition trans male, um, you said “she’s my beautiful baby boy” you used female pronouns while speaking about your trans son, I don’t wish to be rude, I just wanted to point out the little mistake…

    • @banditandy2550
      @banditandy2550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Seth-lq3uw Let's keep in mind this is a new experience for this person and they're trying very hard to be good and supportive and are watching things about the trans experience. Let's also keep in mind we don't know their child's preferences yet and that pronouns don't equal gender, and that their child may still want to use specific pronouns for now for various reasons we don't know. ❤

    • @Seth-lq3uw
      @Seth-lq3uw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@banditandy2550 Ik, I was just using precaution, sorry if I offended anyone

    • @alexthepapaking
      @alexthepapaking 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please support him/her I got harassed at school today and it wasn’t fun:(

  • @peterfriswell2875
    @peterfriswell2875 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    That’s sad, everyone is entitled to be loved, we’re all human. The body is just a vessel, it’s the soul inside that counts.

    • @juancarlos9592
      @juancarlos9592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes Peter......perfectly said

  • @Rein_
    @Rein_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    this is my strugle, I just want to be normal. I can relate to them so much, sadly I'm not in a place I can come out yet.

    • @ccronk
      @ccronk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I definitely understand your struggle. But seriously, what is “normal”? I’ve learnt that suppressing how you feel in the long run will make it a hell of a lot worse if you let it go on.... you’re only on this rock once 😉

    • @brrybinnie1541
      @brrybinnie1541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same

    • @emmasolfer5444
      @emmasolfer5444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope you will, you have the right to be you! Love 😘

    • @zacharyanderson7554
      @zacharyanderson7554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rein know that no one is normal or perfect . your Imperfect is your strongest weapons.

    • @rebecca5521
      @rebecca5521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      itll be okay i promise ❤️😌

  • @willie5301
    @willie5301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    welp, as a closeted trans guy, this didnt exactly comfort me
    but great movie!

  • @dreamcookie5742
    @dreamcookie5742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a trans man this hits very close too home.

  • @kentmillamena1518
    @kentmillamena1518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Lucky enough to have met Jake and his wife at Bloomberg Equality Summit this yr. Your story is really inspiring and I do hope you guys continue to spread LGBT awareness in the world.

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks buddy! Hope you're good. :)

  • @neonpegasus5907
    @neonpegasus5907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    This is such an incredible short film.

  • @dominiccruz1201
    @dominiccruz1201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The film left me wondering about myself and of others dealing with discrimination. I felt the pain, the hatred and feeling alone. Thank you for sharing your film.

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Honestly I don't understand that, why two trans guys freaking to each other instead of thinking "oh, I found a mate who exactly knows how it is to be trans", but really who do we wait for acceptance if even trans people are transphobic.

  • @charlieee625
    @charlieee625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This film is great for educating cis folk, but as a gay trans guy it was just too triggering. The traumatic, soul-crushing moments could have really used balance with trans joy. That’s how we survive.

    • @JPRK88
      @JPRK88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dear god, yes. This is just like back when gay people in movies always died and never got a happy ending. Like when Brokeback Mountain was the best representation EVER. That's not quite what you said in your comment, I'm just adding to it because I, too, found it pretty triggering and now I sad for no good reason (as in there's nothing good being done by my feeling this way). And I'm an ftm married to a gay cis guy, feeling socially accepted - so how triggering would I find this if I were unhappily single?

    • @ricardochinguel8252
      @ricardochinguel8252 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sssss❤ssss ❤

  • @cherrycoffee686
    @cherrycoffee686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's so heartbreaking. I would like to hug any person who suffers from discrimination and hatred. We're all just human beings who deserve to be respected and loved. Stay strong.

  • @lucianaborinato2993
    @lucianaborinato2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've just re-watched it. It's so powerful and heartbreaking! I wish that one day, in the near future, everyone will be able to accept one another regardless of label society put on people, and above all, I wish that people will accept and love themselves for who they are! I love you Jake Graf Proud Ally here! 💙💟💙💟💙💟

  • @MrMigueldelaO
    @MrMigueldelaO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Brilliant premise. Loved the film. So well acted and directed - in so short a film. I loved the witnessing that when people have chemistry - are attracted to each other - it doesn't matter who they are. So now the question is begged - will this chemistry - love - rise above their fears and bring them back together.

  • @offkeywolf4749
    @offkeywolf4749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I'm scared to be myself

    • @delirium5381
      @delirium5381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...me too

    • @safirahlauthan8128
      @safirahlauthan8128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Don’t be afraid to be your self !!! And fuck what people think about you! Be happy and love your self the way you are ( sorry for my english im from belgium)

    • @accebertiof9678
      @accebertiof9678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I understand that. But there are or will be people that love and accept you and i hope one day you will be one of those people

    • @DD-ih7wn
      @DD-ih7wn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big love and support to you ❤️

  • @fofosgacha5431
    @fofosgacha5431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The nurse is the first time I've been exposed to hard core transphobia (lucky for me) and I was LIVID. I kept trying to convince myself that the actor didn't think that and it was just for the movie but the look on my face in the reflection of my brother's glasses when I looked at him in shock is one I will never forget

  • @aaronc1149
    @aaronc1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am speechless. All I can say for now is that this is a beautiful film and needs to be seen. Thank you for creating such a powerful story.

  • @angmaromega3294
    @angmaromega3294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "I just want to be normal"
    "I don't want to be like you"
    I feel all of this.
    And yet even if I like men, I can't be with biological males either. I can't be with anyone. Even if I want to, that's a reality I'm facing. Nobody can accept me. And every one thinks I'm a lesbian but when I come out they fetishize me. They find it "hot".
    But being with someone the same as me...i don't think I can do that. Because I don't want to be trans. I want to be normal. And facing the same issues, it comes to how the hell do we help each other? I deal with enough of my own dysphoria, how can I carry the burden of some one else's?

  • @aaronvalentine4634
    @aaronvalentine4634 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely beautiful piece of art. The acting👏👏👏. Honestly the troubles trans men go through isn't talked about enough, so this was wonderful. Hate crimes make my skin burn and wish I were superman to protect everyone. Really hope to see more trans masc representation in media🤞🥰

  • @gebuhay
    @gebuhay 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Just watched this and this was an amazing short film... I was raised by loving everyone that comes into this earth no matter what your color, sexuality, or features are, so we need to spread out there that everyone is needing to treat everyone with respect and dignity. I applaud you for this film and looking forward to seeing more from you. Hugs and Love from Las Vegas

  • @OliWalsh38
    @OliWalsh38 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    probably the best trans short film on utube

  • @hebertonpascoal374
    @hebertonpascoal374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You guys have all my support. Im proud of the ones who never stops being theirselves.
    The only thing that you got to worry is being happy. Dont matter how.
    Be strong.

  • @mariapaularabadon409
    @mariapaularabadon409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Well done with this short film! 👏👏👏

  • @thomaslucia3059
    @thomaslucia3059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Let's hope that tomorrow is sooner than we dreamed of...

  • @Earthmoon
    @Earthmoon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    once a trans was asked, when did you decide to be gay or trans...the boy replied when you have decided to be not... The man said I am born the way I am...the boy smiled, ❤🔥💖

  • @monalpattanaik5179
    @monalpattanaik5179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is the best trans short film ive ever seen. And ive seen a lot. Great job!

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      monal Pattanaik Thanks so much!!

  • @oliverjackson3461
    @oliverjackson3461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My friend and I are only out to my family and several close friends. I had a student in my school last year that was going through the transgender. His family were very supportive of him but some teachers were not. But we had very strict bullying policies and as Dean of students I made sure all followed them.

  • @Plusbr
    @Plusbr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this short film. It is short but deep about the trans' issue. Cheers, Jake Graf, for your history and acting.

  • @senpais
    @senpais 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a queer trans man that's dealt with this kind of internalized homophobia and transphobia, and I think that it's something that isn't talked enough about in the community as a whole. I don't pass, I just got my first masculine haircut two weeks ago, and I still experience some attraction to women, so I can't 100% relate. However, I too have struggled with the idea that there are only a select few people out there that would be willing to date a trans person even if they did pass, and worried that it would extend to other trans people as well. Being trans is like navigating a mental maze sometimes, and every time you think you see the exit, there's a gardener planting a thousand more giant hedges. But sometimes, the hedges grow roses, and you get to see how lovely their colors are and smell how lovely they smell. I hope that you're having a happy pride month, and thank you for making such a wonderful short film with such a strong and resonating message.

    • @XxLegenderywhitewolfxX
      @XxLegenderywhitewolfxX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hated myself more than society ever could, I called myself a freak, an abomination of god among other things.. I held so much hate for myself & im still disgusted by the person I used to be.. but I still feel that hate I held in my heart for most of my life in fleeting moments every once in a while. Im in a much better state of mind nowadays, happy pride!

  • @lysandish3265
    @lysandish3265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Yah, my mom thinks chest binding is this horrendous thing that’ll ruin my life. Like, to be honest. I don’t care. Let me bind my goddamn chest, or get my chest surgery! I’ll gladly pay for the binder, Hell, I’ll pay for new clothes and a new haircut too, just let me bind my fucking chest.

    • @fxntxsyyy
      @fxntxsyyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      agreed, but you should also be somewhat self aware. chest binding is fine as long as you bind safely. you csnt just wear it 24/7 and ignore the risk, though.

    • @nightcorenicotine1679
      @nightcorenicotine1679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a mood

  • @nelcam20
    @nelcam20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was so freaking awesome and compelling!!... Great acting too!!.. Thanks for the peek inside!!

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Néli Nels Thanks so much for watching!😊

  • @ghxstyboi8858
    @ghxstyboi8858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Jake has been my role model for over a year now and dysphoria hits me pretty hard but I'm non-binary so I kindof get two way dysphoria, some days I want to grow my hair back out/get a wig and my male dysphoria hits harder but I still have that female dysphoria and I don't know what to do it's ripping me apart

    • @elfinvale
      @elfinvale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      PAL ME TOO. being genderfluid can be the absolute pits. i've started to wear more masculine "women's" clothes, which seems to be helping, and letting myself have more feminine mannerisms whenever i feel comfortable enough. i've also started dabbling in masculinising makeup, and i suspect a good wig will be next. it's so hard to know what's going to be good or bad!
      my inbox is open for you. there are a few facebook groups i can suggest, but please 100% know that you're not alone!

    • @delirium5381
      @delirium5381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What does dysphoria mean?

  • @cmkseven7
    @cmkseven7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May God bless you, Jake!
    So very insightful!

  • @dnats275
    @dnats275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    They are both good and beautiful guys.. Adam has got agood accent

  • @ianport2185
    @ianport2185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I thought I recognised the very handsome Jake Graf! Well done - art is the very best way to explain, educate and inspire everyone for a better life!

  • @tod1way
    @tod1way 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! That was a really powerful movie. I didn't see the surprise coming. You told an amazing story and I'm so glad I took the time to stop and ask you what your TH-cam channel was. I am even more glad that you were kind enough to respond. Cheers for that!

  • @sammeni2911
    @sammeni2911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was a great short. I'm a gay guy and I wouldn't have any issue with dating a trans guy.

    • @olive4380
      @olive4380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He'd be Gay becuase the trans guy is a guy

  • @jeffmunsell7442
    @jeffmunsell7442 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brutally real, excellent acting and damn Rocky is cute . Bravo for this film !

  • @davidtissera3600
    @davidtissera3600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The film distressed me greatly, I canimagine how tough it is for a trans to be accepted. Lots of us fail there.

  • @anonymous-rt1qj
    @anonymous-rt1qj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    that nurse makes me want to be sick wtf

  • @Jessica-kx2hv
    @Jessica-kx2hv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    👀👀 this was so powerful my like ugh 💔😭 I cried

  • @willykyu
    @willykyu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a very informative short, though I was a bit confused by the rejection at the end.
    Then reading the comments below made me discover something I never really thought about, and a very very interesting human behaviour in that situation.

  • @tondiar
    @tondiar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Wow, this was very intense and very good.

  • @Spazecowboy99
    @Spazecowboy99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another AWESOME film. Thank you. Was wishing them stayed together though!!

  • @awesomesouce2135
    @awesomesouce2135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best film I've ever watched, I think this film is great. I mean I was so surprised with the twists. Just amazing!!!

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! That means a lot. :)

  • @juancarlos9592
    @juancarlos9592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant film Jake.
    This film has totally changed me and i see trans in a different way.
    I would be thankful to meet an honest, loving and caring trans guy.

  • @Ari-mv9no
    @Ari-mv9no 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow cool story, nice camera action, good acting. love it.

  • @andremrl1008
    @andremrl1008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok! That male actor at the first’s acting is freaking good af!!!

  • @CreativeRed4
    @CreativeRed4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mentally I'm at that point where Rocky is... Not that I have anything against any other trans guy, or think any of this about anyone else, but to me... I just want to feel normal. I can't see myself as normal. I'm struggling a lot, and I can't even see myself as likeable most days. It seems like everyone else around me sees me as a girl with a short haircut, as NOT normal... It's hard not to see anything but what they do.

  • @dannyphilbrook2847
    @dannyphilbrook2847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this movie, thank you for making it

  • @michaelawinter4793
    @michaelawinter4793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This film is great! I learned a lot! I didn't know trans ppl would have problems with other trans ppl. (Hope I got this right)
    I hope we can change the society of our world faster so being ourselfs is normal! And we all can see how beautiful we are and be proud of ourselfs! And everyone will be respected!💜💜💜💜💜

  • @hevalemin6520
    @hevalemin6520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    T4T love is the most healing thing and it's so sad when someone hates themselves too much to experience it.

  • @churchview100
    @churchview100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is an excellent film!

  • @AndrewAB1233
    @AndrewAB1233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This was well made. Sad ending. But I guess realistic. I can only imagine what Trans males go through.

  • @laurenclaes2483
    @laurenclaes2483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg, I can not thank you enough for this....bless you....

  • @jeromeuy8795
    @jeromeuy8795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The title says it all . Nice short movie ! ❤️

  • @maximusmeridius1665
    @maximusmeridius1665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well made and acted. The tragedy here though are the haters. Love is love, no matter who you're with

  • @morrissexy77
    @morrissexy77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Showing transperson's own transphobia was ... audacious. And inspiring.
    I think we don't talk enough about gay poeple's homophobia, colored people's racism...etc.
    One little critic: actors are too good looking for the roles that are dealing with self love problem.
    Not all the transmen are as handsome and manly as those two in the film I guess.

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looks have nothing to do with whether or not you are able to love and accept yourself.😊

  • @veruschkapate5115
    @veruschkapate5115 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of a kind. Great film.

  • @Vortece
    @Vortece 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Enjoyed it. Hope to see more Trans stories told by trans people in the culture. Keep 'em comin'!

  • @hellspalace_
    @hellspalace_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "i just wanna be normal.". yeah, me too.
    being trans in saudi arabia is the worst. absolutely the worst.

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so sorry. I can't even begin to imagine. I hope you can stay safe and maybe one day go somewhere where you will find love and acceptance. Sending love.

  • @sevuszeld5015
    @sevuszeld5015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this gave me goosebumps, Extremly powerful sceneries. Good Cast. Heavy Thematics covered in an understandfull way.
    Thanks, that was a good one.

  • @marcogiacomelli2190
    @marcogiacomelli2190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh, this is so good, I really like it!

  • @timothyculverhouse3990
    @timothyculverhouse3990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i love people who are different and if u are different be who u are and dont care wut other people think and loved urself the way u are dont try to change not saying if ur a boy stay a boy just saying be trans! be gay be who ever u are or want to be

  • @healthyellowfish
    @healthyellowfish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. Amazing short film. Really well done !!!

  • @Meijimack
    @Meijimack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    desperate/ruptured/cataclysmic/explosive/bracing! But seriously, having watched the film, it is a sensitive and realistic portrayal of a truly challenging subject.

  • @stacy2925
    @stacy2925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need this to be an entire film like yesterday

  • @anjajurgenssen6976
    @anjajurgenssen6976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a touching storyline, nicely portrayed and which throws up a lot of questions✌️

  • @doodwithdude2699
    @doodwithdude2699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was simply AWESOME

  • @octabodemes
    @octabodemes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is such a slap to the face but so true, raw and beautiful in a way. as a trans dude ive had my fair share of insecurities when it comes to partners but even tho i havent come across a fellow trans dude whenever i think about it my stomach twists a bit, not because of disgust or anything that has to do with them but its mostly my self hatred and how much the idea of that triggers me which is stupid... they would understand me more than any other person and still.

  • @mpatt32
    @mpatt32 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Working in the health care field ,I see nurse and residents and doctor that discriminate daily it may not be like this film with words,but rather a silent and just not check on patient as they would others. Going for my RN one year and hopefully can work someday with the LGBTQ community and lower income. This was a great film and maybe should be played in schools. Try to be as open and honest with someone you meet up with.

  • @denadyt.9064
    @denadyt.9064 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    He want to be seen as a normal person but when he knowing that the guy he likes were trans (same as him) he walk away cs he said he dont wanna be like him? I cant be more confuse than this

    • @BharathBharath-lv1yw
      @BharathBharath-lv1yw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😍

    • @pandan_waffle
      @pandan_waffle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      and maybe he was thinking that if he falls in love with another trans guy that would make him accept and love himself the way he is.. which is something that he never did before (because of all the hate he was used to receiving) and that scared him in a strange way.

    • @hjml6
      @hjml6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sometimes when you yourself are trans it can be harder to date someone else who is also trans because in a way you’re taking their worries and dysphoria with your own which in a way could make it worse or maybe it’s because he’s grown to have such a deep hatred for being trans that he doesn’t want to date someone whose trans

  • @littlemystery2544
    @littlemystery2544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Once someone told me that if I didn’t hate being trans I wasn’t trans. Really I hate the dysphoria I hate the way I’m treated I hate this fucking society I hate the stigma the transphobia. But I don’t hate being trans. Even though I’m really kn the early stages of my transition only sotial and only out to some people mostly being read as a cis girl. I like it kinde of. Because I wouldn’t be the person I am now if I wasn’t trans. I wouldn’t feel like I do. Even though I feel like total shit and am in the worst stages of my depression. Even though there is hate almost everywhere I look. Even though I still haven’t battled some of that internalized transphobia. I still can’t hate being trans because sometimes it’s beautiful. Sometimes you make friends you never wanted to have missing again. Sometimes you feel the most loved in ever and for those moments it’s worth it somehow.

  • @jamesl.5744
    @jamesl.5744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should add subtitles. There are some things it's hard to understand, at least for me. English is not my mother language 🤪. But I love it!

  • @raynebo1763
    @raynebo1763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    wow, powerful message and excellently portrayed

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! :)

    • @JakeGrafFilms
      @JakeGrafFilms  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Madelief Girl About to make a proof of concept short film for my feature! Stay tuned..!😉

  • @walidmerhi114
    @walidmerhi114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @jake graf
    When I begin watching everything was incredible. In our society as an Arab and especially Lebanese people, they don't accept someone's feelings or let's say another sexual identity. This video touched my life and what will happen if anyone now's as people who are not open-minded for what there's out of their lives and out of their former. This video I hope to be continued by another part because there are thousands of people who are passing in this case and many other cases. Hopefully, you read my comment.
    Everything was great thanks.
    Best Regards

  • @chloehughes292
    @chloehughes292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a disability support worker at a Residential Support Service, there’s a client a 50 something year old (male) who lives there for the past 10 years or so as a cross dresser but for the last five years insisted that he’s a she despite not going for the surgery and hormone treatment. It’s sad that she can’t do that but or the younger generation I hope you can.

  • @minacarroll8867
    @minacarroll8867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant this movie is brilliant. Loved it so much.

  • @shahamasherin4555
    @shahamasherin4555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I just wanna be normal.......... almost had me crying

    • @onionboi8907
      @onionboi8907 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      maleficent 349 you are normal and I know, as a trans guy, it’s hard for you to love yourself even if you think you’re a freak or not normal. But you are who you are and what society thinks is normal shouldn’t stop you from being who you are. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜