Exploring Identity

Directed by Ash Goldstein, Mentored by Angalis Field

A glimpse into the life of a gender-nonconforming/nonbinary teen in Colorado, who was adopted from China and is an activist around gender identity and equity in outdoor sports. 27:00 minutes, airing on public television in Fall 2026.

In 18-year-old Ash Goldstein O’Rourke’s film EXPLORING IDENTITY, they tell the story of what it’s like to be a gender-nonconforming kid, especially passionate about kayaking and equity in outdoor sports for historically underrepresented and disenfranchised groups.