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Chaz Bono was a male trapped in a female shell for as long as he can remember. Growing up as Sonny and Cher's adorable golden-haired daughter in a body he felt wasn't his own was a crucible it took years to transcend. Now, as he undertakes gender reassignment, he's bravely decided to share the process on camera. Becoming Chaz invites us along on Chaz's remarkable journey of transformation. As hormone shots give way to top surgery, down-to-earth, unflappable Chaz beams with a sense of liberation and goes public with his story to put a face on a misunderstood issue. Meanwhile, his gregarious girlfriend grapples with the realities of suddenly living with a man, and it's clear sex change isn't solely a physical transition. Intimate and nakedly honest, the film reveals the humanity and courage it takes for Chaz to ultimately embrace his true self. His moving struggle will reverberate profoundly for anyone to whom authenticity matters.
Original Release
01/20/2011
US Release
01/20/2011
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Cher | Self |
Chaz Bono | Self |
Georgia Holt | Self - Chaz's Grandmother |
Georganne LaPiere | Self - Chaz's Aunt |
Mary Bono | Self - Chaz's Stepmom |
Jennifer Elia | Self - Chaz's Partner |
Jimm Giannini | |
Howard Bragman | Self - Chaz's Publicist |
Chesare Bono | Self |
Richard Horowitz | Self - Internist |
Directors
Cast
Name | Character |
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Cher | Self |
Chaz Bono | Self |
Georgia Holt | Self - Chaz's Grandmother |
Georganne LaPiere | Self - Chaz's Aunt |
Mary Bono | Self - Chaz's Stepmom |
Jennifer Elia | Self - Chaz's Partner |
Jimm Giannini | |
Howard Bragman | Self - Chaz's Publicist |
Chesare Bono | Self |
Richard Horowitz | Self - Internist |
Denise Grant | Self - Dr. Brownstein's Wife |
Chianna Bono | Self |
Masen Davis | Self - Executive Director, Transgender Law Center |
Michael Brownstein | Self - Surgeon |
RuPaul | Self |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Chaz Bono | Producer |
Fenton Bailey | Producer |
Randy Barbato | Producer |
John Blair | Producer |
Howard Bragman | Producer |
Mona Card | Producer |
Thairin Smothers | Producer |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2011 | Emmy | Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming | Nominated |
2011 | Emmy | Outstanding Nonfiction Special | Nominated |
2011 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming | Nominated |