Real Boy

"A son's transition. A mom's transformation."

Mar 21 2016 N/A 1h 12m
Documentary, Family, Music

REAL BOY is the coming-of-age story of Bennett Wallace, a transgender teenager on a journey to find his voice-as a musician, a friend, a son, and a man. As he navigates the ups and downs of young adulthood, Bennett works to gain the love and support of his mother, who has deep misgivings about her child's transition. Along the way, he forges a powerful friendship with his idol, Joe Stevens, a celebrated transgender musician with his own demons to fight.

Plot

REAL BOY is an intimate story of a family in transition. As 19-year-old Bennett Wallace navigates early sobriety, late adolescence, and the evolution of his gender identity, his mother makes her own transformation from resistance to acceptance of her trans son. Along the way, both mother and son find support in their communities, reminding us that families are not only given, but chosen.

Written by

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Directed by

Shaleece Haas

Cast

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

11 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
440
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA