Boys Don't Cry - Portraying The Impact Of Transphobia

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This week's video essay focuses on the Academy Award-winning drama from genderqueer director Kimberly Peirce, Boys Don't Cry. A film recognised for its raising of awareness around the damages caused by transphobia, the film in more recent years has gained criticisms for its depiction of violence and its casting. Within the video essay, I attempt to unpack these criticisms, using Kimberly Peirce's own statements as well as assessing the importance of this film. Boys Don't Cry is still highly relevant today.

Trans rights are human rights.

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Source of Jude Dry and Kimberly Peirce quotes: https://www.indiewire.com/2019/12/kim...

Source of Dr Cerys Bradley's report on hate crime aimed towards transgender people: http://www.galop.org.uk/wp-content/up...
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