In Milan, Italy, Dr. Maurizio Bini is viewed as an unconventional practitioner — but that’s exactly what makes him a vital healthcare provider. As the country’s conservative government scapegoats reproductive rights and gender-affirming practices, this unsung hero fights for his patients. Although GEN_ spotlights ongoing attacks on bodily autonomy and trans rights, it also offers an invigorating, intimate look at how validation and empathy can transform unwelcome medical environments.

Directed by Gianluca Matarrese (Fashion Babylon, Frameline46), this riveting, timely doc premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival.