Boys Don’t Cry (1999) …
Boys Don’t Cry (1999) is a heart-wrenching drama based on the real-life story of Teena Brandon, a transgender man living in Nebraska. Teena adopts the male identity of Brandon Teena and navigates relationships and societal rejection. After befriending two men, he becomes the victim of a tragic hate crime when they discover his true gender identity. The film explores themes of gender identity, love, acceptance, and the struggles faced by transgender individuals. With powerful performances from Hilary Swank and Chloe Sevigny, Boys Don’t Cry sheds light on the harsh realities of intolerance and discrimination.
