Two Spirits

Year: 2010
Description: Fred Martinez was a ńadleeh́i, a person with a female nature in a male body, who was bullied, harassed, and murdered in a hate crime at age 16 in 2001. His life is examined in the context of his Navajo culture—in which two-spirit individuals are traditionally revered—other indigenous views about gender and sexuality, and perspectives on gender that were introduced through Western cultures.
Director: Nibley, Lydia
Writer: Martin, Russell; Nibley, Lydia
Producer: Martin, Russell; Nibley, Lydia
Cinematographer: Armstrong, David A.
Editor: Navarro, Darrin
Production Team: Say Yes Quickly Productions, Just Media, Independent Television Service, and Cinema Guild
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Media Format: 1 DVD (65 min.) or 1 streaming video (65 min.)
Type: Color
Additional Content: A discussion guide is available.
Production Notes: Broadcast on the PBS television series Independent Lens on June 7, 2011.
Original Release Date: 2009
Updated: 03-21-2023

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