Review of Boys Don't Cry (2000) by Carlos D — 02 Jan 2011

Pretty accurate film about the life of brandon teena...

This review of Boys Don't Cry (2000) was written by Carlos D on 02 Jan 2011.

Boys Don't Cry has generally received very positive reviews.

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