Mel

1h 16m
Documentary
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Armenia's most beloved weightlifter becomes the country's biggest shame when he comes out as transgender. It cost Mel his fame, his fortune, his family, and even his homeland. Today, under asylum in the Netherlands, his dream of gender transition is finally within reach - but how much must he sacrifice for it?

Cast

Crew

Inna Sahakyan
Director, Producer
Paul Cohen
Director

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