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By Sabrina McFarland
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Insightful docu supports grade-schooler's gender identity.
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Little Girl
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What's the Story?
In LITTLE GIRL, Sasha is a French second grader who was assigned male at birth but is aware that she's actually a girl. She tells her mother that "when I grow up, I'll be a girl." The family is supportive, adjusting their pronoun use and seeking a medical certificate that aligns with Sasha's gender identity from a health care professional.
Is It Any Good?
Award-winning LGBTQ+ documentarian Sébastien Lifshitz carefully captures the challenges faced by a family working to support a child as her gender identity becomes clear. Little Girl Sasha endures emotional pain and sheds tears over the prejudice shown by classmates and teachers regarding her identity. But she remains brave with the support of family and friends. "Sasha is here," says her mother, "perhaps to help change people's attitudes. And I'm here to help her." Little Girl proves to be a positively insightful film that will aid kids, parents, and others interested in the issues faced by transgender people.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the courage of Sasha in Little Girl. How does the child also demonstrate communication, curiosity, and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?
Why is Sasha rejected by other people for her gender identity? How does she handle the reaction? How would you?
What is gender dysphoria? How does this film address it?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 1, 2022
- Cast : Sasha
- Director : Sébastien Lifshitz
- Studio : Music Box Films
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Curiosity , Perseverance
- Run time : 88 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : February 2, 2026
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