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In My Shoes

In My Shoes

2014
7 min NR USA
1 / 10
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This short film asks five transgender young people what it's like to be them - the awesome times, the challenges and how they've gotten through them.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Mat Govoni / Monique Schafter

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

honest personal challenging hopeful resilient insightful emotional direct vulnerable authentic moving important

Reviews

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Penelope Davies
Apr 21, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'In My Shoes' is a testament to the power of personal storytelling. This short film bravely showcases the lives of five transgender young people, offering an intimate and unflinching look at their world. The film masterfully balances the…

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Samuel Croft
Apr 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This short documentary, 'In My Shoes,' presents a direct and unvarnished look at the lives of five transgender young people. The film’s approach is straightforward, letting the subjects speak for themselves about their experiences, the good and the…

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A powerful and necessary short, 'In My Shoes' succeeds through its unwavering focus on the individuals it profiles. The film’s structure, built around the personal narratives of five transgender young people, is its greatest asset. It captures the…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'In My Shoes' is a commendable effort to amplify the voices of transgender youth. The film's strength lies in its direct address, allowing five individuals to articulate their journeys, both the highs and the lows. The tone is…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 21, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This short film is a poignant and essential watch. 'In My Shoes' offers an unfiltered look into the lives of five transgender young people, presenting their realities with remarkable candour. The tone oscillates beautifully between moments of pure…

FAQs

The intended impact of 'In My Shoes' is to foster greater understanding and empathy towards transgender young people. By presenting their stories directly, the film aims to humanise experiences that are often misunderstood or misrepresented. It seeks to move beyond statistics and abstract concepts, offering a personal and intimate perspective. The hope is that viewers will gain insight into the complexities of being transgender, appreciate the resilience of these individuals, and be inspired to be more supportive and inclusive in their own lives.