“Years later, I find the courage to admit that I am transgender and that this does not mean that I am unlovable”. Lana Wachowski spent her youth grappling with her gender identity. She didn’t know where she fit in and had dreams of a career as a filmmaker. Let’s learn more about her journey | Freeda En

Today is the birthday of director Lana Wachowski, best known for the ‘Matrix’ saga, which she directed with her sister, Lily. At the 2012 Human Rights Campaign Gala, Lana spoke about her experience as a transgender woman and how her family’s support helped her on the path to discovering her identity. | Freeda En