(Trans)formation: The Story of Christine Jorgensen

Season 35 Episode 6

American Experience

About the Episode

Christine Jorgensen was one of the first people to successfully undergo gender affirmation surgery.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 14m 57s

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