A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson, Jeannetta Arnette, Matt McGrath

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Shut up. That's your business. Look, I don't care if you're half monkey or half ape, I'm gettin' you out of here." - Lana

Why watch this? This is the true story of Brandon Teena, a trans-man who was murdered.

Plot Summary: Based on the true story, Brandon Teena, a trans man, living in rural Nebraska, navigates his life and identity while seeking love and acceptance in his community. He falls for Lana, a girl who wants to get away from her small town. When "friends" around them find out the truth, fear and bigotry surfaces and does what it often does - hate what it has been taught to hate, and destroy what it doesn't understand.

Dad's Preview: This painful and shocking film introduced the world to Hilary Swank. Her performance elevates the film. When it comes to the trans community, I just don't understand why people can't just leave them alone. I'm talking to you - the bigots, Christians, Jews, Muslims, bullies, and anyone else who thinks they have the right to hurt fellow human beings. Because of that, the boy inside the man writing this review is heart-broken. But know, trans community, I stand with you.

Independent Film Channel Produ., Killer Films, Hart-Sharp Ent.; Fox Searchlight Pictures