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Jun 16, 2024 · As part of his ongoing look at groundbreaking films from 1999, host Scott Detrow speaks with Kimberly Peirce, the writer-director of Boys Don't Cry. The film starred Hillary Swank, who won an...
Jun 15, 2024 · The film Boys Don't Cry came out 25 years ago. A lot has changed in trans representation since then. NPR's Scott Detrow discusses this with the film's director, Kimberly Pierce.
- Scott Detrow
25 years on, 'Boys Don't Cry' remains a milestone in trans cinema. "As part of his ongoing look at groundbreaking films from 1999, host Scott Detrow speaks with Kimberly Peirce, the writer-director of Boys Don't Cry. "The film starred Hillary Swank, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon Teena, a young transgender man ...
Jun 12, 2024 · For Pride month, LGBTQ+ filmmaker Kimberly Peirce has cultivated a hell of cinephile friendly list for the film club Galerie.
- Charles Barfield
Jun 15, 2024 · DETROW: Written and directed by Kimberly Peirce, "Boys Don't Cry" told the true story of Brandon Teena, a young trans man searching for love and connection in Nebraska.
Jun 18, 2024 · Behind the camera, directors like Vincenzo Natali (Cube) and Kimberly Peirce (Carrie) were earmarked to direct episodes, with Scream‘s Kevin Williamson set to write an episode-long chase scene set entirely on a frozen Crystal Lake.
6 days ago · Kimberly Peirce’s first–out of only three—film was a smashing success, mostly due to her dedication to the subject matter. Peirce spent years researching the life and tragic death of Brandon Teena after reading an article about him in The Village Voice.
