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Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 American biographical film directed by Kimberly Peirce, and co-written by Peirce and Andy Bienen. The film is a dramatization of the real-life story of Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank ), an American trans man who attempts to find himself and love in Nebraska but falls victim to a brutal hate crime perpetrated by ...
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- Tracey Granger, Lee Percy
Mar 31, 2000 · A 1999 film based on the true story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was raped and killed in Nebraska. Hilary Swank won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon, who faced prejudice and violence in a small town.
- Kimberly Peirce
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A biographical drama about the life and death of transgender teen Brandon Teena, starring Hilary Swank and Chloë Sevigny. See the trailer, photos, cast and crew, and critics' and audience's ratings and reviews for this 1999 film.
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- Hilary Swank
A film based on the true story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was raped and killed in Nebraska. The plot follows his life, love, and struggles with his identity and the law.
Oct 21, 2019 · Boys Don't Cry opened in theaters Oct. 22, 1999, first on 25 screens before spreading to hundreds. It became a runaway hit that drew rave reviews for its empathetic portrayal of a young...
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Oct 9, 2019 · When it was released in October 1999, “Boys Don’t Cry” was the first mainstream film to focus on a transgender man. Twenty years later, it’s still the rare feature to cent er on such a...
