Brazilian filmmaker Viviane D'Avilla's documentary journey began over a decade ago in India, where she encountered the Hijra community—a legally recognized third gender that includes transgender and intersex individuals. That transformative meeting inspired her film 'Let Us Be,' which shines a spotlight on intersex rights in the United States. According to Variety, D'Avilla emphasizes the critical urgency of the moment, noting that the rights of intersex Americans are being actively eroded. Her documentary represents a rare and necessary cultural voice for a community frequently overlooked in mainstream discourse.

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