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(Trans)formation: The Story of Christine Jorgensen
Season 35 Episode 6
American Experience
About the Episode
Christine Jorgensen was one of the first people to successfully undergo gender affirmation surgery.
Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 14m 57s
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