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By Melissa Camacho
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Heartfelt trans teen docuseries has cursing, mature themes.
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Always Jane
What's the Story?
ALWAYS JANE is a docuseries about a transgender teenager coming of age during her senior year of high school. Eighteen-year-old Jane Noury is a budding filmmaker from rural New Jersey who is six months away from graduating from high school. Like many teens her age, she's thinking about prom, attending college, and what to do with her life. She's also looking forward to some unique experiences, like competing in a modeling competition, and her gender confirmation surgery, which is scheduled to take place on her graduation day. Adding to everything are the unexpected challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic. It's a lot to deal with, but luckily Jane has her close-knit family, including mom and dad Laura and David, sisters May and Emma, and her grandfather to support her throughout the journey.
Is It Any Good?
The heartfelt and emotional TV documentary features teenager Jane Noury recording herself, and those around her, during a period of immense change in her life. She shares her thoughts and feelings about things ranging from getting her hair cut and hanging out with friends, to concerns about being accepted as a trans woman once she's out on her own. Conversations with her family and friends reveal how Jane's transition has impacted them, and their hopes for her future success and happiness. Granted, some of these conversations feel a little too long, and at times seem repetitive. Nonetheless, Always Jane offers a positive conversation about a young woman's passage into adulthood, and the strength, love, and support she has to live her life honestly.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the visibility of the transgender community in media. What impact have media-reinforced gender stereotypes had on society's acceptance of people who identify as trans? What efforts can be made to defuse these generalizations?
What is that Jane Noury wants viewers of Always Jane to know about her? About her family? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 12, 2021
- Cast : Jane Noury , Laura Noury , David Noury
- Network : Prime Video
- Genre : Reality TV
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Gratitude , Perseverance
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- Last updated : January 30, 2023
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