Aravani Girl
2009
53m
Documentary
Overview
Sixteen year olds Palani and Karthik want to become "ladyboys." They're bullied in school and beaten by their families. Their parents would like to see them grow up as normal boys, but they're falling deeper and deeper into the world of the "Aravanis." Loved as dance performers but hated as homosexuals, their stories emblazon the inner conflicts of India's gender culture today.
About Aravani Girl
Aravani Girl (2009) is a Documentary film that follows sixteen year olds Palani and Karthik want to become "ladyboys." They're bullied in school and beaten by their families. Their parents would like to see them grow up as normal boys, but they're falling deeper and deeper into the world of the "Aravanis." Loved as dance performers but hated as homosexuals, their stories emblazon the inner conflicts of India's gender culture today. Currently, you can watch Aravani Girl on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
