Review of Boys Don't Cry (1999) by Markwhelan — 16 Sep 2014
Hilary Swank's Academy Award winning performance as Brandon Teena is, of course, brave and gender-bending role. A review elsewhere incorrectly refers to Brandon Teena as a trans man.
Based on Brandon Teena's relationship with Lana Tisdel, it is also incorrectly billed as a romance. It is nothing of the sort.
This true story of the anatomically born (young) woman who is brutally raped and murdered after her identity is revealed.
The story foregrounds the struggle of a psychologically tortured woman’s unsuccessful efforts to have that life-changing operation to bring her peace in both body and spirit. She is severely limited and tested by her economically poor background. The story highlights the disgusting violence perpetrated by men filled with equal doses of ignorance and hatred.
This review of Boys Don't Cry (1999) was written by Markwhelan on 16 Sep 2014.
Boys Don't Cry has generally received very positive reviews.
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