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Georgie Girl, a film by Annie Goldson and Peter Wells

What are the chances that a former prostitute could be elected a Member of the Parliament of New Zealand by a conservative, rural district? What if that person were also a transsexual? The odds may seem daunting, but Georgina Beyer did it. | Read the synopsis »

Premiered: June 20, 2003 at 10 PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

Exclusive Interview in Georgina Update. Click to continue

"...some aspects of Parliament are very dramatic, and very like theater, and so you can sort of do it there. When I'm out of politics and Parliament, I wouldn't mind exploring again the performing arts."
—Georgina Beyer

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Georgie Update »

INSTANT GENDER APTITUDE QUIZ

Georgina Beyer has obviously done a lot of thinking about gender. What do you think? What's your gender aptitude? Find out with this quick (and fun) quiz. »

TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION AND THE LAW

Transgender rights advocates seek two kinds of legal protections — anti-discrimination laws and hate-crime laws. Get an update on the status of legislation around the U.S. »

Talk about "Georgie Girl" with other viewers, ask Georgina Beyer or ask filmmaker Annie Goldson a question.

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