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20 Years Later, ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ Still Inspires Admiration And Debate

By NPR News October 21, 2019

Hilary Swank (left) and Chloe Sevigny starred in Boys Don't Cry, a fictionalized portrayal of the transgender youth Brandon Teena (played by Swank). Getty Images

The tiny independent film became a critical and box office hit by introducing mainstream audiences to a transgender hero. It fictionalized the true story of the brutal murder of Brandon Teena.Read More

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