Documentary

Amir: The Light Within

2026
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Growing up a Lesbian in Damascus, Syria, Amir (then Amira) was the final child in a family of boys - someone who carried both his grandmother's name and her face. Amir: The Light Within, is a tender portrait of Amir's gender-affirming transition, with all its grief and love, and the light he has carried through both.
Release Date
2026-09-13
Status
Released
Original Title
Amir: The Light Within
Runtime
5 min
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
Canada
Production Companies
Reel Youth
Overview
Growing up a Lesbian in Damascus, Syria, Amir (then Amira) was the final child in a family of boys - someone who carried both his grandmother's name and her face. Amir: The Light Within, is a tender portrait of Amir's gender-affirming transition, with all its grief and love, and the light he has carried through both.
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