DOCUMENTARY

BORN THIS WAY: AWA’S STORY

Awa is a teenager who simply wants to know why she can’t get the operation that she needs to be her true self.

This sweet and touching documentary won three awards at the New Zealand Television Award. Best Director: Mitchell Hawkes, Best Cinematography: Bevan Crothers and Best Editing: Justin Hawkes

It also won Best Short Feature Documentary at the DocEdge Film Festival.