Boys Don't Cry (1986)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Independent_Spirit_Award_for_Best_Feature
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkbp:based_on true story
gptkbp:box_office $11 million
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:Larry_Smith
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:LGBTQ+_representation
gptkbp:director gptkb:Kimberly_Peirce
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Fox_Searchlight_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Jennifer_Lee
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Nebraska
gptkbp:genre gptkb:biography
gptkb:drama
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boys Don't Cry (1986)
gptkbp:influenced activism for transgender rights
discussions on transgender issues
documentaries about gender identity
film festivals focusing on LGBTQ+ themes
subsequent films about gender identity
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Nathan_Larson
gptkbp:notable_quote “ I just want to be me.”
“ I’m not a girl.”
“ You can’t be who you are.”
“ I’m a boy.”
“ You’re not a boy.”
gptkbp:plot The story of Brandon Teena.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Sundance_Institute
gptkb:Cinemax
gptkb:Fox_Searchlight_Pictures
gptkbp:rating gptkb:R
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1986
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:runtime 118 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Kimberly_Peirce
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Hilary_Swank
gptkb:Chloë_Sevigny
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boys_Don't_Cry
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5