Jeannetta Arnette

Hilary Swank won the 1999 Best Actress Oscar(R) for her portrayal of Teena Brandon, a young Nebraska woman with a sexual-identity crisis who posed as a young man. Teena finds temporary happiness with a group of troubled ex-cons and becomes romantically involved with Lana (Chloe Sevigny), but things take a dark turn when her secret is discovered.

Ends 06/30/13. Hilary Swank won the 1999 Best Actress Oscar(R) for her portrayal of Teena Brandon, a young Nebraska woman with a sexual-identity crisis who posed as a young man. Teena finds temporary happiness with a group of troubled ex-cons and becomes romantically involved with Lana (Chloe Sevigny), but things take a dark turn when her secret is discovered.

Based on a true story, Boys Don't Cry was adapted from the life of Brandon Teena, born Teena Brandon, a woman who chose to live her life as a man and suffered tragic consequences as a result. A true story about hope, fear, and the courage it takes to be yourself, Boys Don't Cry is critically acclaimed and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards.

Based on a true story, this drama was adapted from the life of Brandon Teena, born Teena Brandon, a woman who chose to live her life as a man and suffered tragic consequences as a result.