Episode 177: A coming-of-age documentary about a 19-year-old BIPOC adopted trans twin

Levi: Becoming Himself explores the journey of Vancouver’s Levi Nahirney as he navigates his gender identity and transition with the support of his family. The CBC Original Documentary launches on CBC Gem on July 16 and premieres on CBC Television in B.C. & Alberta on July 17. Levi is an identical twin from a small fishing village in Vietnam who was adopted by a white family and grew up in North Vancouver. Throughout their childhoods, Levi and his twin sister Kailyn often felt like they didn’t belong, but for different reasons. Levi: Becoming Himself is a coming-of-age documentary about a BIPOC adopted trans teen and the family who pulls together to support his transition. At 19, Levi is already an LGBTQ2S advocate, leader, and spokesperson in B.C., and Shannon Kaplun’s sensitive and compelling documentary brings Levi’s story to an international audience. Levi and Shannon visit the YVR Screen Scene Podcast to talk about Levi’s story and the conversations – and the change – they’re hoping to inspire. Programming note: The YVR Screen Scene Podcast is going on summer vacation! We'll return with new episodes on August 24, 2021. You can stream our previous 176 episodes at YVRScreenScene.com or everywhere you listen to podcasts for free. Stay cool and #watchBCFilm!Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment