25 years on, 'Boys Don't Cry' remains a milestone in trans cinema
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June 16, 202412m 40s
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Show Notes
As part of his ongoing look at groundbreaking films from 1999, host Scott Detrow speaks with Kimberly Peirce, the writer-director of Boys Don't Cry.
The film starred Hillary Swank, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon Teena, a young transgender man searching for himself and love in Nebraska.
Peirce talks about the challenges she faced in getting the movie made and her efforts to find a transgender man to play the lead role in the film.
Detrow also speaks with critic Willow Catelyn Maclay, who sees the film's legacy as complicated.
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The film starred Hillary Swank, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon Teena, a young transgender man searching for himself and love in Nebraska.
Peirce talks about the challenges she faced in getting the movie made and her efforts to find a transgender man to play the lead role in the film.
Detrow also speaks with critic Willow Catelyn Maclay, who sees the film's legacy as complicated.
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