About I Am Jazz

"I Am Jazz" is a reality television series that first aired on TLC in 2015. The show follows the life of Jazz Jennings, a transgender teen and her family as they navigate the typical problems of a teenager plus the challenges that come with being transgender. Jazz openly shares her life as a transgender teen with a deep hope of inspiring others. The series bolsters the often untold stories of the transgender community, reinforcing values such as acceptance, self-love, and determination.

Making / Production

The show was developed following a one-hour special titled "I Am Jazz: A Family in Transition" which was aired by the network in 2011. The producers wanted to give audiences a deeper insight into the lives of Jazz and her family on a daily basis, and thus, "I Am Jazz" was born. Reality TV production company, This Is Just a Test Media are the prime production force behind the series.

Actors

• Jazz Jennings as herself- Jazz's journey forms the central plot of the series. Her portrayal is honest and inspiring, managing to offer hope and courage to many others in similar circumstances.
• Jeanette Jennings (Mother)- Jeanette plays the role of Jazz's supportive mother who stands by her daughter throughout her journey.
• Greg Jennings (Father)- Greg is featured as Jazz's understanding dad who is seen learning and growing with his child.
• Sander Jennings and Griffen Jennings- They feature as Jazz's older brothers who are shown being protective and supportive of their sister.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Jazz Jennings was one of the youngest publicly documented people to be identified as transgender and she has been an outspoken advocate for transgender rights.
• The series has played a pivotal role in highlighting the issues faced by the transgender community and has sparked several conversations about gender identity.

Awards

The show itself hasn't won any awards but Jazz Jennings has received several recognitions for her activism including a spot on Time's "Most Influential Teens" list in 2014 and 2015.

Quotes

• "I may have been born with the body of a boy, but inside, I've always been Jazz."
• "Being transgender is about who you are deep down and not what you see on the surface."

Music, Soundtrack

The series does not have an extensive soundtrack or theme music, keeping its focus on the narrative and conversations in the reality TV format.