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The Brandon Teena Story (1998)

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Documentary about a multiple murder in rural Nebraska in 1993.

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The Brandon Teena Story -- The true story upon which the critically acclaimed film Boys Don't Cry is based, The Brandon Teena Story reveals how sparks from sexual ambiguity and individuality can ignite incomprehensible violence.
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Cast

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

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Plot Keywords:

Nebraska | Murder | Interview | Cross Dressing | Transsexual  | See more »

Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Official Sites:

Zeitgeist Films | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Brandon Teenan tapaus See more »

Filming Locations:

Falls City, Nebraska, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,281 (USA) (27 September 1998) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$40,999 (USA) (1 November 1998)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bless Bless Productions See more »
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Version of Boys Don't Cry (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

"If You Come Back To Heaven" See more »