Mohammed to Maya

Overview

MOHAMMED TO MAYA is a documentary feature that examines the spiritual and emotional side of sex change through the story of a devout Muslim from India (Maya Jafer), who was persecuted by her orthodox Muslim family and religious community for deciding to undergo sexual reassignment surgery. Filmmaker Jeff Roy follows Maya to three countries (Thailand, United States, and India), along a difficult journey as she struggles to maintain her faith while fighting for personal liberation.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 4, 2012

Original language

English

Cast

Maya Jafer

Director

Jeff Roy

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2328679