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Kimberly Ane Peirce (born September 8, 1967) is an American filmmaker, best known for her debut feature film, Boys Don't Cry (1999), which won Hilary Swank her first Academy Award for Best Actress. Peirce's second feature, Stop-Loss , was released by Paramount Pictures in 2008.
Kimberly Peirce is an American filmmaker who has directed Boys Don't Cry, Stop-Loss and Carrie. She was born in 1967 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and is a friend of Brian De Palma.
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Dec 12, 2019 · The director of the groundbreaking trans film reflects on its impact, challenges, and controversies in a candid interview. She discusses her personal connection to the story, the casting process, and the conversations it sparked over the years.
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Kimberly Peirce is a director and producer of films such as Boys Don't Cry, Stop-Loss and Carrie. She is a friend of Brian De Palma, a fan of The Godfather and a supporter of queer cinema.
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Feb 7, 2014 · The director of Boys Don't Cry reflects on 20 years of queer culture and the challenges of trans visibility and acceptance. She discusses the impact of media, the binary expectations of gender, and the legacy of Brandon Teena.
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Nov 26, 2013 · Kimberly Peirce: From "Boys Don't Cry" to "Carrie". Boys Don't Cry is a truly unforgettable film. The tragic story of transgender teenager Brandon Teena, murdered in Nebraska when his identity...
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Sep 26, 2013 · An article on Page 22 this weekend about the film director Kimberly Peirce misstates the number of children her mother had after marrying the son of the late Puerto Rican singing star Tito...
