The Brandon Teena Story (1998)

Documentary about a multiple murder in rural Nebraska in 1993.

Directors:

Susan Muska, Gréta Olafsdóttir

Stars:

Daphne Gugat, Reanna, Gina Bartu

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daphne Gugat	...	Herself - Dated Brandon (as Daphne)
Reanna	...	Herself - Dated Brandon
Gina Bartu	...	Herself - Brandon's Ex-girlfriend (as Gina)
Shaun Fleming	...	Himself - Friend (as Shaun)
JoAnn Fleming	...	Herself - Friend (as JoAnn)
JoAnne Brandon	...	Herself - Brandon's Mother (as JoAnn Brandon)
Tammy Brandon	...	Herself - Brandon's Sister
John Lotter	...	Himself
Steve Goldsberry	...	Himself - Cheif Deputy Sheriff
Lana Tisdel	...	Herself - Dated Brandon
Michelle Lotter	...	Herself - Brandon's Friend
Linda Gutierres	...	Herself - Lana's Mother
Tom Nissen	...	Himself (as Thomas Nissen)
Jon Larson	...	Himself - Deputy Sheriff
Angie Lee	...	Herself

Storyline

Documentary about Brandon Teena (aka Teena Brandon), a transgendered person, who was murdered along with two others in 1993 in rural Nebraska. The story is told through interviews with people who knew Brandon, recorded interrogation and trial transcripts, and photographs and file film footage.

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Plot Keywords:

nebraska | interview | murder | homophobia | ftm | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Details

Official Sites:

Zeitgeist Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brandon Teenan tapaus

Filming Locations:

Falls City, Nebraska, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,281 (USA) (25 September 1998)

Gross:

$40,999 (USA) (30 October 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bless Bless Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Boys Don't Cry (1999)

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Soundtracks

"If You Come Back To Heaven"

User Reviews

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"The Brandon Teena Story" (1998): This is the documentary which inspired the film "Boys Don't Cry", about the young woman who cross-dressed as a man, and was eventually beaten, raped, and later shot to death. No, it's not a comedy. Nor will you want to live in a small town, the Midwest, on a farm, or near country-western music… but then you'll come to your senses and realize that this sort of horror can, and does, happen anywhere. Was Brandon a good kid? Not really. She was a check forging thief. Were her friends any better? It's hard to decide by the documentary, but I almost MUST believe SOMEONE was level headed and decent. Were the police effective and professional? I doubt you'll want to rely on them when you're traveling through Nebraska. Was the criminal justice system fair? Well, how do you feel about plea bargains, and rats who rat on other rats? Are there ANY people in this sad story you want to go line dancing with? I'll leave that to you. (It would be a good idea to rent "Boys Don't Cry" and watch it after "The Brandon Teena Story". Hillary Swank stars, and has "Brandon" nailed. It's a top notch film.