
Bully(2001)
A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Kent, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.


“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.

Hilary Swank
Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny
Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard
John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III
Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson
Candace

Alison Folland
Kate

Jeannetta Arnette
Lana's Mom

Rob Campbell
Brian

Matt McGrath
Lonny

Cheyenne Rushing
Nicole
Boys Don't Cry is a crime, drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of small town, rape, identity, based on true story, romance, love. Directed by Kimberly Peirce, it stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard. A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
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A woman on the run from the mob is reluctantly accepted in a small Colorado community in exchange for labor, but when a search visits the town, she learns that their support has a price.

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