The Brandon Teena Story (1998)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Directors:

Susan Muska
Gréta Olafsdóttir

Writers:

Susan Muska (writer)
Gréta Olafsdóttir (writer)

Release Date:

23 September 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

Documentary about a multiple murder in rural Nebraska in 1993.

Plot Keywords:

Nebraska | Male Impersonation | Gay Interest | Gay Bashing | Gender Confusion

Awards:

4 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Kate Bornstein	...	Herself
JoAnne Brandon	...	Herself
John Lotter	...	Himself
Tom Nissen	...	Himself
Brandon Teena	...	Himself (voice)
Lana Tisdel	...	Herself

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Falls City, Nebraska, USA

Company:

Bless Bless Productions

Movie Connections:

Version of Boys Don't Cry (1995)

Soundtrack:

If You Come Back To Heaven

Some people just don't understand.

For someone who isn't familiar with this story or someone who has no interest in the gay/lesbian lifestyle..don't even try because you will end up with a wrong attitude. This is an excellent portrayal of a REAL life story. It is so sad that this can happen. Brandon Teena was hurting no one, yet these two men thought she deserved to die. It is amazing to me how all these women got all aghast when they realised he was really a woman and then felt the need to justify their relationship. There is nothing wrong with loving..whether that love is mainstream or not. If it makes you happy...go for it.