Boys don't cry [videorecording] a Kimberly Peirce film ; Fox Searchlight Pictures and the Independent Film Channel Productions Entertainment production.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1999. Includes an additional sound track of audio commentary by the director, a featurette (5 min.), the original theatrical trailer, and other related materials. Hilary Swank, Chlo Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III.
Summary:
A transgendered youth starts living as a man, and assumes the name Brandon Teena. He moves to a tiny Nebraska town and begins making new friends under his new identity. All goes well until his new friends discover his secret. Based on a true story about hope, fear, and the courage it takes to be yourself.
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