Boys - Don't Cry

The film follows Brandon (played by Hilary Swank) as he moves to Falls City, Nebraska, seeking love and acceptance. He begins a relationship with Lana Tisdel (Chloë Sevigny), but violence erupts when his gender identity is discovered by her friends.

"Boys Don't Cry" refers to three major cultural landmarks: a groundbreaking 1999 film, a signature song by The Cure, and an elusive magazine by Frank Ocean. 1. The Film: Boys Don't Cry (1999) Boys Don't Cry

Directed by Kimberly Peirce, this biographical drama tells the tragic true story of , a young trans man who was murdered in a brutal hate crime in 1993. The film follows Brandon (played by Hilary Swank)

While a milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility, it has faced modern criticism for its graphic depiction of violence and for casting a cisgender woman in a trans role. a signature song by The Cure