Boys Don't Cry -

While a milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility, it has faced modern criticism for its graphic depiction of violence and for casting a cisgender woman in a trans role.

Directed by Kimberly Peirce, this biographical drama tells the tragic true story of , a young trans man who was murdered in a brutal hate crime in 1993.

"Boys Don't Cry" refers to three major cultural landmarks: a groundbreaking 1999 film, a signature song by The Cure, and an elusive magazine by Frank Ocean. 1. The Film: Boys Don't Cry (1999)

The film follows Brandon (played by Hilary Swank) as he moves to Falls City, Nebraska, seeking love and acceptance. He begins a relationship with Lana Tisdel (Chloë Sevigny), but violence erupts when his gender identity is discovered by her friends.

Hilary Swank won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. In 2019, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".