A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006) (TV)

Director:

Agnieszka Holland

Writer (WGA):

Shelley Evans (written by)

Release Date:

19 June 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

He was just who she was.

Plot:

The true story of a young transgendered teen and his self discovery of living life as a woman.

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Transgender | Transsexual | Male To Female Transsexual | Based On True Story

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Rondel Reynoldson	...	Pediatrician
Mercedes Ruehl	...	Sylvia Guerrero
J.D. Pardo	...	Eddie / Gwen Araujo
Lupe Ontiveros	...	Mami
Henry Darrow	...	Papi
Corey Stoll	...	Joey Marino
Leela Savasta	...	Chita Araujo
Avan Jogia	...	Danny Araujo
Jacqueline Samuda	...	Angie
Zak Santiago	...	Carlos guerrero
Jay Brazeau
Hrothgar Mathews
Marilyn Norry	...	Dr. Martin
Tegan Moss	...	Lisa
Michael Dillman	...	Eddie at age 7

Also Known As:

Just a Girl: The Gwen Araujo Story (USA) (working title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Braun Entertainment Group

Trivia:

Eddie Araujo took the name "Gwen" for her female identity after Gwen Stefani of No Doubt, her favorite singer.

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: The defense attorney noted that Joey had punched a wall and broke his hand after Sylvia had told him that Gwen was not really a female. A day or two after Sylvia tells him, a drunken Gwen walks along the fence of the construction site in which Joey was working; Joey walks up to the fence and you can clearly tell that none of his hands looked damaged in any way.

Quotes:

Sylvia Guerrero: [speaking to Eddie and Chita] You know what time I got up this morning? 4:30. I bet you didn't know that. I made the breakfast, did a laundry, I packed three lunches, I payed the bills and then I went to work. And do you know why?
[grabs Chita]
Sylvia Guerrero: Could I have your attention?
[grabs Eddie]
Sylvia Guerrero: Could I hve your attention? Do you know why? Because this life, is, exactly what you make it.

Soundtrack:

Vasilon

Gwen Araujo Story

I am a Transwoman from Southwest Wisconsin and was glad to finally see the movie about Gwen. I changed my name legally from a male name to a female name in Sept. 2002. A short time later I learned about Gwen's murder. The 4 guys that did this should have been put to death! This is only my feeling but I'm sure that there are other Trans murders that have happened in the U.S. and none have gotten the coverage that Gwen's did but finally there is a movie about Trans People. In my home state there is a Hate Law but I don't think that there is strong enough sentences for Hate motivated crimes in this Country. There needs to be a Uniform Sentences & Laws that will help protect us whether you are Gay, Lesbian or Trans. After all we did not choose this life it was chosen for us! I wished that people were not so narrow-minded and just leave us alone but that will never happen. Thank You for Your Time, Ms. Brianna L. Rieck