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Documentary on Trans Teen Gets Thumbs Up from Michigan Family That Knows the Journey

The documentary "Real Boy" airs Monday at 10:00 p.m. on WKAR-TV 23 on Monday, June 19. It features the story of a 19-year-old man who is transitioning physically.  

A Williamston mother and son talked with "Morning Edition" host Brooke Allen about their journey and what they hope other people will get out of the film.

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