>> i wouldn't do anything different. all i want is to be a good mom. >> we don't know a whole lot of people with children as young as ryland who have gone down this road. yes, he's just a kid, but he's a kid that feels very strongly about something, and we need to open up our minds and understand that. >> that film's director joins me. nice to see you, welcome. >> thanks brooke. >> what a story. let's begin with in this clip ryland's mom points out that he was 3 years old and saw himself as a boy. he didn't understand at first. how do you document how these parents came to understand who this little child wanted to be? >> well you know the whiting are an incredibly brave family. they are standing up for ryland