Boys don't cry [videorecording] / Fox Searchlight Pictures and the Independent Film Channel Productions present ; a Killer Films/Hart-Sharp Entertainment production ; a Kimberly Peirce film ; produced by Jeffrey Sharp, John Hart, Eva Kolodner and Christine Vachon ; co-producer Mort Swinsky ; written by Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen ; directed by Kimberly Peirce.
2009
PN1997 .B6933 2009
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Boys don't cry [videorecording] / Fox Searchlight Pictures and the Independent Film Channel Productions present ; a Killer Films/Hart-Sharp Entertainment production ; a Kimberly Peirce film ; produced by Jeffrey Sharp, John Hart, Eva Kolodner and Christine Vachon ; co-producer Mort Swinsky ; written by Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen ; directed by Kimberly Peirce.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Publication Details
Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2009]
Language
English
Language Note
In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Duration
015800
Item Number
024543001751
024543001744
024543610670
024543001744
024543610670
Call Number
PN1997 .B6933 2009
Distributor No.
2000173 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Summary
A transgendered youth starts living as a man, and assumes the name Brandon Teena. He moves to a tiny Nebraska town and begins making new friends under his new identity. All goes well until his new friends discover his secret. Based on a true story about hope, fear, and the courage it takes to be yourself.
Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1999.
Dates vary: Case-slip, c2005; jewel case, c2000.
"DVD release date: October 13, 2009"--AMAZON.
Special features: Featurette, director's commentary, theatrical trailers, TV spots.
Dates vary: Case-slip, c2005; jewel case, c2000.
"DVD release date: October 13, 2009"--AMAZON.
Special features: Featurette, director's commentary, theatrical trailers, TV spots.
Access Note
Restricted viewing: age 18 and above.
Authorized for private home use only.
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Music, Nathan Larson ; editors, Lee Percy, Tracy Granger ; cinematography, Jim Denault.
Performer
Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III.
Cast
Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III.
Audience
Rated R.
System Details Note
DVD; NTSC, region 1; dual layer, widescreen 1.85:1; Dolby surround stereo.
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actress, 1999.
Added Author
Added Corporate Author
Series
Award series.
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