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BOYS DON'T CRY

Director:

  Kimberly Peirce
  

Year Released:

  1999

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4 out of 5

3.5 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Alicia Goranson
  Peter Sarsgaard
  Chloë Sevigny
  Brendan Sexton III
  Hilary Swank
Movie Haiku:The acting in this film is so compelling that you simply see the lead character the way she sees herself. The director creates such a complete world that the truth of this “true story” resonates deep in the heart. Brandon is every “misfit” who ever struggled for acceptance.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  1999