Mohammed to Maya (2012)

MOHAMMED TO MAYA is a documentary feature that examines the spiritual and emotional side of sex change through the story of a devout Muslim from India (Maya Jafer), who was persecuted by her orthodox Muslim family and religious community for deciding to undergo sexual reassignment surgery. Filmmaker Jeff Roy follows Maya to three countries (Thailand, United States, and India), along a difficult journey as she struggles to maintain her faith while fighting for personal liberation.

Released March 4, 2012 74 min None+

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Documentary

Keywords: mdblist.one-actor, imdb.transgender-woman, imdb.gender-reassignment-surgery, imdb.muslim, imdb.religious, imdb.thailand, imdb.hospital + 9 more, imdb.crying, imdb.gender, imdb.gender-transition, imdb.documentary-subject-s-name-in-title, imdb.transgender, imdb.religion, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.family-relationships, soundmix.dolby-digital