Boys dont cry

The film Boys Don't Cry covers the topic of gender identity and acceptance. Through Brandon the film explores the harsh reality of being transgender in a society where it is unaccepted. He is thrown in a woman's jail, raped, and beaten all because of his sexuality. It is known that transgender equality is severely lacking, and this movie highlights the issue. Brandon knows who he is, but the people around him do not. Almost like a metaphor for sexuality, through interacting with Brandon most of the characters, especially Lana, discover more about there sexual nature. Whether it be they don't care about gender at all, or they are insecure about their own sexual identity, the lesson is tolerance towards each other and self discovery.