Plot
Based on actual events. Brandon Teena is the popular new guy in a tiny Nebraska town. He hangs out with the guys, drinking, cussing, and bumper surfing, and he charms the young women, who've never met a more sensitive and considerate young man. Life is good for Brandon, now that he's one of the guys and dating hometown beauty Lana; however, he's forgotten to mention one important detail. It's not that he's wanted in another town for GTA and other assorted crimes, but that Brandon Teena was actually born a woman named Teena Brandon. When his best friends make this discovery, Brandon's life is ripped apart.
Written by
Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen
Directed by
Kimberly Peirce
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Hart-Sharp Entertainment, Killer Films, The Independent Film Channel Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Films
Languages
English
Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 50 wins & 39 nominations total