BOYS DON'T CRY (1999) Movie Reaction! | FIRST TIME WATCHING!

[@OGBReacts]

What a movie to start off our Pride month movie watches, huh? 😭 This was absolutely devastating but such an important watch. Remember to please be kind to people ❤

[@ScarlettM]

If you haven't seen it, consider reacting to "In and Out" - wonderful "gay" comedy with Kevin Kline.

[@robertjewell9727]

Hey, Sam, the director is a friend. I can share this with her if that's cool with you.

[@OGBReacts]

@@robertjewell9727 Absolutely!! ♥️

[@robertjewell9727]

​.Sent with this message. ♥️ and best wishes "Hey, Kimberly, wanted to share this with you and get your thoughts. Sam is goid people and hadn't seen this. Thought you might find it engaging if you're into reaction videos. Hope you are well and best wishes "

[@robertjewell9727]

Oh, and I forgot to say what a beautiful reaction you gave. IThis film is definitely not "enjoyable" in the standard entertainment sense, but it is enlightening and dedicated to getting to the point of the matter with perfect direction and performances and I think that is most important for any film and gives ne great pride in realizing it.

[@flowrpeace]

The fact that this is a true story is what makes this so horrific

[@LiirThropp2687]

Interesting fact: During the SA scene, one of the actors broke down crying and had to take a break from shooting. He apologized for getting so upset and the director said don't apologize. It meant he wasn't like the person he was playing.

[@OGBReacts]

Wow… Yeah, it must’ve also been extremely hard to be the one doing that to someone, even as “acting”

[@VeryCherryCherry]

That was Brendan Sexton III. He's also the shoplifting kid in Empire Records. Which you should check out, it's fun!

[@LiirThropp2687]

@@VeryCherryCherry He's a great actor. Also in Welcome to the Dollhouse which I really liked.

[@RandomSubjects]

That's actually really uplifting to hear ❤

[@LiirThropp2687]

​@@RandomSubjects Yes I agree

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

Nissen was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole and Lotter was sentenced to death. Both remain incarcerated in Nebraska at this time.

[@OGBReacts]

GOOD.

[@juanv8758]

@@OGBReacts Lotter kept appealing his conviction, as if he ever had a chance in hell of getting that conviction overturned. In 2012 the state Supreme Court denied his appeal. That was much his last appeal, maybe now his sentence will actually be carried out.

[@boogphilly8321]

@@OGBReactsexactly I hope he rots in there for what he did to Brandon and the two others who were with him.

[@KneecapVanisher]

In my opinion they both should’ve gotten death. Only reason nissen got out of the death penalty was because he testified against lotter. And even then years later he admitted he had a much bigger role then he testified about

[@acidsupernova]

Prior to seeing the movie, I had seen some sort of TV documentary about this story. In the doc, they played part of the aufio tape of the cop questioning Brandon after the SA. The horrible questions and Brandon having to respond to them were taken from the transcript of that recording. Rage-inducing, indeed.

[@sweetkiss119]

Hilary is absolutely amazing in this. She deserved her first Oscar for this. Imagine going from 90210 Beverly Hills to be an Oscar winner for an independent film that they thought no one would ever see.

[@195511SM]

Hillary Swank won the Academy Award that year for Best Actress.

[@OGBReacts]

As she deserved!!!

[@puddlesplasher-inc]

Thank you for watching this movie... It's been years since I watched this movie, and I honestly couldn't watch you watch it... but I am watching your commentary and I am deeply grateful for you doing it. Such a important movie. I can't believe that after all this, Brandon's actual grave still says "daughter, sister, friend". It's heartbreaking.

[@misshell]

I watched this shortly after it came out. Haven't watched it since because I remember being so upset that he died at the end, and how blown away I was by Hilary Swank's acting.

[@juanv8758]

I remember when Brandon's story became national news, it made me angry. The more I learned about him, the angrier I became. He was lost in many ways & yes he lied but no one deserves to be raped and certainly not murdered. His death did help implement laws to provide additional protection for LGBTQ+ people. I haven't thought about his story for a long time, thank you for reacting to it. Watching this reaction got to me, just as it did when I first saw this movie. 😢

[@deadsetondreams1988]

I hadn't watched this film in a while and now I remember why. I remember the outcome but not the other horrible stuff in between. I was bawling just from your reaction. I hope we eventually get to a point where these stories don't continue to be a reality for people. Until then stories like this are a prime example that we as a community need to all stick together to educate others. I too am bi/pan so I can't fully relate to what my trans friends have gone through. But we are all just people and we all deserve equal rights. I hate how confusion makes some dehumanize others. Before I ramble more, we all deserve to have a Happy Pride Month! Thank you for watching this difficult film and for the disclaimers as well! You are appreciated Sam! And I appreciate your community for warning you in advance as well. I've seen too many recommendations on other channels where the reactor wasn't warned about certain content in them that upset them or made them have to stop watching the film they were trying to react to. We don't have to spoil films for others but a simple, "this film touches on this subject matter as a warning." or a time stamp of a disturbing scene so they could even skip it would be good.

[@timriehl1500]

"She said I was the best boyfriend she ever had" - I laughed so hard.

[@shwicaz]

I saw this in the theater. I came out devastated. I couldn't believe the raw emotion that surfaced during the time I watched this movie. Kudos for watching.

[@jmwild1]

This was the movie that I think really helped me to understand the difference between a lesbian and a trans man, and got me thinking about separating gender roles from sexuality, and the intersecting spectrums that exist (and this was 25 years ago!). Also Brandon's final scene scared the shit out of me, it felt like seeing a superhero destroyed, I'm not sure how else to describe the sick feeling I had. Brandon had such a short time to explore his identity before he was unceremoniously snuffed out of existence, and it's horrifying.

[@YouMe-ru6wi]

Incredible movie that has stuck with me for years after I saw it, heartbreaking story, RIP Brandon Teena you deserved so much better then what this life gave you, may your soul know peace. Hilary Swank won the Oscar for this role absolutely well earned she was amazing what a performance.

[@LittleBlueOwl318]

This movie is so hard to watch - and so necessary... sometimes the truth is brutal. My heart broke for Brandon - may he RIP. It sure doesn't seem like 30 years ago already...

[@digidv85]

Hey, it’s been awhile since you uploaded. Glad to see you’re staying active. I know Boys Don’t Cry is hard to watch. It’s one of those things you’ll consider 4 out of 4 stars but can never bring yourself to watch again, because it’s so upsetting like; American History X or Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.

[@OGBReacts]

Yeah unfortunately had a rough May 😞 But I keep gettin back up to keep going 😩

[@pisto30]

@@OGBReacts I'm sorry you had such a rough month. Please be gentle with yourself and take care

[@amandaholbrook7752]

I am glad you watched this film. Its so important. I was a freshman in HS when this happened- and then my senior year Matthew Shephard happened. I remember working at the movie theater when this movie was released- and I remember thinking how I couldn’t watch this movie more than once- it takes my anxiety through the roof. So seeing it again with you- because its that important. 🌈 This movie always reminds me of Matthew Shephard and I encourage you to google his name and learn of his story also. You are amazing- keep spreading your story also and sharing your light!!

[@angelagraves865]

I thought The Laramie Project, based on the play of the same name, was a good movie. It tells the story of the aftermath of the murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming.

[@khloecarvell3243]

This is literally one of my favorite movies. I first saw it at 19 years old, I am now 39.. I own it in dvd. I saw the documentary first, then read the book. The ending is fictional but it's still great. Hillary deserved that entire Oscar!

[@VeryCherryCherry]

Hilary Swank is a fantastic actress. Another movie she did that was phenomenal was actually an HBO movie called "Iron Jawed Angels" about American suffragettes in the 1910s. Another raw and visceral performance from Swank.

[@angelagraves865]

Yes, she is. She was also in a movie with Tommy Lee Jones called The Homesman that was really good. It takes place in the Nebraska Territory in the 1850s where life was a daily life and death struggle. It's like Little House on the Prairie with the shine knocked off.

[@leeannmcdermott8313]

This is not a movie to go in blind😔 I saw this when it first came out and knew the story of the real events so I thought I was prepared, I was wrong. This is one of those movies that stays with you.

[@absolutehonor141]

recently re-watched it with my boyfriend, had forgotten it's based on real events, it was like a final punch in the gut when I realized it at the end, probably won't be able to re-watch it for a long time, but it's such an important film, it was not long ago that lgbtq+ people were treated like that, and there are places where it is still the reality for lgbtq+ people, thank you for your reaction and for raising these issues that are so important to us, i also want to suggest another important LGBTQ+ movie, not as heavy but still important, and that's Beautiful Thing from 1996, it's an extra significant movie for me because me and my then-boyfriend rented it over and over again when we met, it was one of the few movies we could identify with.

[@Threeleebird]

The first time I met a trans person or rather became familiar with a case, it was a guy who participated in Big Brother, but you didn't know his whole story from the beginning, it was something that was revealed time later. I was I think 13 or 14 and I adored that guy, he was shy but so sweet and kind. Nothing changed for me when I found out that he had been born as a girl, not even when they showed photos of him as a girl for me he was still the same as always. I was very touched when he shared his story, especially because I thought he was so brave. I think that is why I feel so much respect for the trans community, especially since I learned about Brandon's case, I cannot put into words the pain that his story has caused me and the helplessness that his case generates in me (I could not see the movie again). He deserved so much better. I hope he's in a place where he can be just Brandon and that he have found the peace that he needed.

[@chrissiemetz]

I cried when i watch this movie. I think it is so depressing that people cant accept other people. I don't understand why cant we all just get along. I love everyone for who they are not what they are.

[@LittleSkin18]

This one is so hard to watch but it need to be watched R.I.P. Brandon Teena 💔

[@Rmlohner]

This movie made a huge splash at the time, when these issues were completely foreign to most people outside the community and this was the first time they were confronting them. Its legacy has gotten much more complicated since. I give a pass to cis woman Hilary Swank's casting, because it's not like you could just walk around back then asking for genuine trans actors for reasons the movie itself makes extremely clear. But rather more troublesome is how fast and loose it plays with the true story of Brandon Teena. The real Lana Tisdell despised it and went so far as to say it had murdered Brandon a second time by portraying him as nothing like what he really was. But I do still appreciate its existence, and what it did to make the plight of the trans community better known.

[@bouillonjules2]

I remember when this happened back in 1993, when I was 19. I read about it on 'The Pink Paper', the L&G paper here in the UK. I started taking testosterone back in '91 but back then it was extremely dangerous and difficult to be FTM, which made me stop taking the male hormones. We were even a minority on the gay scene as very little was known about it. Now I just identify as non-binary. It is still tough even nowadays, but it's nothing like it was back then. The more more awareness, the better. Take care y'all. Thanks for your reaction ❤xx

[@lynnc5252]

You really can't trust anyone. Never put yourself in a situation where you don't have the ability to leave. 😢 The most notable thing is that whole group is nothing but trash but they want to look down on others.

[@lizan2678]

I just wanted to mention Philip DeVine, a disabled African-American man who was also killed at the scene and whose death is omitted from the film. RIP.

[@OGBReacts]

Wow… That’s so sad :(

[@asteven8]

Oof, this is one of those movies that is amazingly acted but I can only watch once. Certain scenes are seared into my brain.

[@sadfaery]

Yeah, I've watched it twice - once when it first came out and then again with some of my cousins about a decade ago. I think once every decade or so is doable. But as a trans masc person myself, it's never going to be one that I re-watch for entertainment.

[@electronics-girl]

Yeah, I saw it in the theater when it came out. (I drove an hour to see it, because it wasn't playing near me. I just felt compelled to see it, for reasons I couldn't articulate, even though I was an allegedly "cishet man" at the time.) I recognized that it was a great movie, but it was so horrifying that I've never been able to watch it again. Watching this reaction is the closest I've come.

[@KrystalAnn0688]

Aaand I made it through. My anxiety crept in before you even started & just rose & rose as the reaction went on. My heart raced & broke & stomach dropped despite having seen it before. I feel kinda sick now honestly (not because of you, it’s just a lot of..evil in one sitting to stomach). I often think how fun it must be to be an actor, you get to play pretend all day as a job! But then there’s stories like this, important ones which should be told & seen, but…I mean just Hilary Swank deserved all the praise & awards for this because I can barely stomach watching it & she, in a sense, had to live it. It’s just such a haunting story, definitely sticks with you. Which I realize is the point. Anyways great reaction, my anxiety is through the roof though (should not have watched this before bed) so I need to go watch a bunch of happy stuff now

[@OGBReacts]

Man 😩 Yeah this is truly a rough one. I’m sorry about your anxiety! I totally understand that. I hope happy videos help before going to bed ♥️

[@Sheik-yo9fj]

Shout out to Hilary Swank who was the only person at that time that respected Brandon's male pronouns all the time. Both the Oscars, Brandon's own family and Pierce herself always misgendered him. RIP Brandon

[@P.G.G.]

What an impactful movie, came out when I was 21. It was filmed close to where I grew up in Greenville, TX. Thanks for the reaction! ❤

[@brianaoberg2657]

Still in tears 😭 this tragic story/movie makes me want to hug my wife extra close.

[@glenncabacungan9269]

This and Monster are two movies that affect you in a similar way. Just saw the photos of the real Teena and Lana. It’s uncanny how similar the actors looked like the real life people.

[@OGBReacts]

I looked it up after this movie and agreed, it’s crazy how much they look like them

[@tbmkris]

Could only watch this once…….shook me to my core…. RIP Brandon 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@LordVolkov]

Returning after watching the discussion (this vid is gonna need all the algorithm help it can get with everybody trauma-skipping😅) I think you hit on a lot of powerful topics Sam. I also feel it is an important movie for people to watch, if only because it shines a light on the ongoing violence suffered by marginalized groups. It came out the year after the much more publicized murder of Matthew Shephard (RIP) and opened a lot of eyes to the additional plight of the trans community. I would have been around 15 or 16 when I saw it and I don't think I realized how much it affected me at the time until I reflected on it years later. Truly a powerful piece (even if it does change facts from the real tragedy of Brandon's death RIP for impact and narrative) People lashing out in fear of the unknown or uncomfortable never goes well for the unusual or different. I've never understood hate for different people. I always want to learn more about them. Then I can make an informed decision about associating with them (based on values and personality usually) instead of a snap judgement. With a little understanding, the world would be a much better and hopefully safer place for everyone.

[@cabmonk]

I watched this when it first came out and it was definitely heavy. One thing that caught me by surprise was seeing Lecy Goranson. My first thought was wow she really wanted to flex her dramatic acting chops after Roseanne.

[@adnap]

I’ll tell you what, I’ve NEVER forgotten Peter Sarsgaard after watching this movie. It’s all I could ever see him as, again.

[@KneecapVanisher]

Honestly that shows how good of an actor he is, almost too good as the role.

[@CrazeeAdam]

Oh lord.. growing up and living in Nebraska my entire life, this is a really hard account and sad, tragic real life account.. And it's filmed and done so well, and so real. FYI those who committed the horrid acts as seen in this film were sentenced to death.. unfortunately they have gone through many many appeals and are still sitting in prison as far as I know.. :(

[@RandomSubjects]

Glad to see someone reacting to this movie. It's incredibly sad and disturbing and based on a true story - probably many true stories for the time.

[@calipidgious]

Saw this movie when it came out and as much as I enjoy supporting you, I can't watch this movie again. Not even through a reaction. This is just one of those movies that seeing once was enough. Hope you are alright after watching it.

[@OGBReacts]

Totally understandable ♥️

[@toriboy25]

This happened in my hometown. I was in college when it happened. Of course growing up I knew Lana, her sister, John's sister, Tom. and John. Never knew of Brandon because I was in college when he was here and I did not hang out with that crowd. John was always in and out of juvenile detentions. I remember my friends and I being scared when he would get out and come back to town. Not that we personally had any bad interactions with him but we knew he was bad news. I was home for Christmas break and was at my friend's house on NYE. Her father owned the local radio station and I remember him getting a call from the Sheriff's office letting him know of a triple homicide in Humboldt. No other details about the victims or suspects were given at that time of course. YEARS later I had a cousin who lived in the house where the murders took place. I was there once. I am not one to believe in spirits and that sort but it was unsettling being in that house for the short time we were there (maybe 15 minutes) I never head of the term "Wall people" before this movie. Of course we saw kids hang out there but never heard them called that. And nobody was car surfing around here.

[@mpearson1280]

I saw this in theater and it was brutal. I had heard of the story (national news, USA), but watching the interview with the sheriff was devastating. In my memory, that scene was even worse in the limited theater release than what one sees nowadays.

[@kristianmingle]

The main thing that bugs me about this movie is the omission of the third victim at the house and the fact that they showed Lana at the scene when the murders took place. She was not there when Brandon was murdered. I hope you check out that doc I told you about on Twitch, I think it’s on Prime for free. The Brandon Teena Story

[@OGBReacts]

I didn’t know Lana wasn’t actually there! Crazy :(

[@Cifer77]

Daaaamn this was a blast from the past. This movie was huge back in it's time. Great pick!

[@BonniBarlow-fn6oj]

It hit us all the same way the first time we saw it when it came out - it still hits each time seeing it. It brought a lot of attention to the straight world about what trans people go through, but obviously not enough.

[@UESide]

This performance could be one of the greatest of all time. It was transformative

[@marzh5278]

This movie is so sad and hard to watch but the story is so important

[@coreyhendricks9490]

A sad and tragic film to sit through, cool reaction as always Sam, you take care

[@angelagraves865]

Now that I'm done crying I can see what I'm writing. This movie fills me with rage for every pos mf who treats Brandon like sh*t. My heart breaks for people like him, and really anyone considered "different", who are born into a place where they're surrounded by the ugly, narrow-minded, and hateful. People who have to hide who they are to be safe. They're truly the strongest of us.

[@nessaarandur7740]

I hate this movie because the full horribleness of hate crime is laid bare, but it's also a fantastic movie because it does just that. People not in the community or allies to it seem to forget the real violence that has occurred and does occur against people in the LGBT+ community.

[@peggykunkel9180]

This was a big story when this happened. When the movie came out we knew the story and it was still difficult to watch. I can't imagine watching this movie without knowing how it ended.

[@timriehl1500]

SO glad someone finally reacted to this; I haven't seen any reactors watch it. Please watch The Children's Hour.

[@Rmlohner]

Maybe as a companion piece with These Three, the director's first adaptation of the play from 25 years earlier where he'd been forced to remove the homosexual content, but now he was one of the biggest superstars in the industry after making Ben Hur and could do it just as intended.

[@tuckerplum8085]

This movie is devastating. We like to think we live in a civilized world. We actually live in a world overflowing with ignorance and hatred and violence. Everybody, please be safe. Protect yourself. Protect your friends and family. The world can be a vicious place for anyone who is different. RIP, Brandon.

[@mostaley5049]

Another great reaction Sam. One of those movies that is difficult to watch. Hillary Swank at her best. 👏🥰

[@LiirThropp2687]

Very good but unbelievably brutal movie. And it was by people who were supposed to be Brandon's friends. Hate and ignorance destroys so much. 😢💔 Nobody deserves that. I don't care what someone's opinions on that subject are, nobody deserves that.

[@angelaatwood46]

Gee i left a comment i don't know what happened to it! I was going to say yes, this is very sad and i read the book before i saw the movie. You can find a lot of the real pictures of the people in there, and i knew it was a true story. Unlike the movie though, his gf Lana just wanted to forget about the whole thing after everything happened. Its really sad, thank you for showing this movie!😊🌈

[@laraamaro8908]

For some reason I watched this movie as a child, I'm 33 now and still remember it clearly. Great movie.

[@michele36618]

I was in high school when this happened. It was national news. This movie was an eye opener for a lot of us who knew nothing about transgender people. Brandon’s death was horrible but it shed a huge light on things people knew nothing about. Hillary Swank was phenomenal in this and I do believe she only made around $3,000 for it. It was a very low budget film and she wasn’t interested in making money. She wanted the story out.

[@Fa__timaaaa]

I just popped in to leave my like for the video but I can’t watch the reaction. This is one of the movies on my list of ‘never watching again’. Once was enough for me 😢

[@duanebidoux6087]

The absolute toughest movie I ever watched. For all the things that are to be learned however the number one thing should be that honesty with others is important from the get go.

[@browniewin4121]

This is hard to watch and heartbreaking, especially knowing it's based on real people, a true story. I agree with you ... this is fucked up. Hillary Swank won an Academy Award as Best Actress for her role in this movie. In 2004 she won a second Oscar for Million Dollar Baby. Another sad but excellent movie based on real people is Soldier's Girl (2003). For something a lot more fun to watch and uplifting I recommend The Wedding Banquet (1993).

[@TabbyWithMittens]

I won’t lie. I was cautious when the rape scene happened, but mostly because I’m use to movies portraying it as “arousing” or for the male gaze- it’s disturbing and I was alarmed. As mess up as it to say, I’m relieved with how they portray it. But yeah another film leaving me upset and angry too. LGBTQ+ movies have a way to make me feel anger I swear lol.

[@victoriac4317]

I just watched this movie for the first time last year. It absolutely shattered me😢

[@ocelot815]

Thanks

[@OGBReacts]

Thank you so much!!

[@SuburbanSavage]

I read the book about this story back in 1996 and it broke my heart. It also changed how I acted and spoke about the LGBTIA+. There is no reason to treat people so cruelly just because they're not typical. One aspect of this case that wasn't mentioned was because of how badly Brandon was treated by the police after the SA, the sheriff was not reelected.

[@melhawl3685]

This movie breaks my soul.

[@HuntingViolets]

Great to see you back!

[@Findingcupcake]

I only saw this once but ive never forgotten it, thankyou OBG

[@iChristyD]

This movie and also “The Laramie Project” are 2 based off real tragedies that should be a must watch. If after someone doesn’t think differently about their bigotry, then they truly don’t have a heart or have ice water in their veins.

[@doorattachment6926]

This was such a heartbreaking story it's a shame we live in a world like this. All we want is to be.

[@chiasanzes9770]

There was a thrid victim there in "Candice's" house ( her real name Lisa Lambert) Third victim was Philip DeVine they also shot Philip and he just happen to be there for a visit..

[@christopherbako]

I think there was another movie about this My name is Brandon. Maybe it was a book. But I remember when this was on the news. Anyway, thank you.

[@jmwild1]

I remember there was a documentary called The Brandon Teena Story that came out before the film.

[@theoriginalbreakage]

definitely one of those movies that are just SO GOOD but i will never willingly watch again cuz its so awful in terms of the events. same with 'brokedown palace'

[@milostewart8738]

This movie is so heartbreaking. You need to watch the movie Saved. It’s opposite of this… more lighthearted like But I’m a Cheerleader….its hilarious and has such a cute message while supporting who you are!

[@theatergeek82]

You should watch The Brandon Teena Story documentary. My stomach dropped when I saw it as well.

[@Eidlones]

Uff... haven't seen this in 2 decades... Gonna be quite the reaction..

[@chrisgrove7829]

Love this film. It’s really heavy, but it always makes me reflect on what the attitudes of someone transitioning were like in 1993-1994, especially in Nebraska. The world is a lot more progressive now, even in more rural areas. I was about the same age 20-21, as the principal characters here. living in Reno, NV I could see similar events going down in a same way, although Today Reno is way more progressive. I’m sure Nebraska is as well:)

[@KneecapVanisher]

It’s probably be a stretch to say Nebraska is any more “progressive”, especially to the level of states like Nevada. They’re a Midwest state, which are known for being heavily conservative and religious. They have definitely come a long way since this case transpired though.

[@Doctor180185]

I’ve heard the actual audio of the cop interviewing Brandon after he was raped. It moved me to tears. What we see in the film isn’t the half of it. He asks some pretty disgusting shit that makes him look just as sick as the other 2.

[@h.donnellgrayiii4276]

This movie pissed me ALL THE WAY OFF!!! I pray for the real life family and loved ones of Tina aka Tim the victim. This film really really hurt me to watch - and Hillary Swank deserved any accolades she received for portraying this character as well as she did ❤

[@1Cheytown]

Such a heartbreaking story....May you have found the peace you couldnt find on Earth Brandon.

[@mildredpierce4506]

A sad thing about this movie is that it is based on a true story. I’ve seen a documentary on it and it is very heartbreaking

[@Megara1989]

This movie broke me when I watched first time 😢🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[@TheOrthoglyph]

I would love to see a Tangerine reaction! I've yet to come across one and it would be great for pride!

[@bawling4soup]

years ago this was first movie i saw about the feelings i was experiencing, he reminded me a lot of myself. rest somewhere kinder brandon and to everyone else's lives taken by scumbags. just be kind, it goes a long way

[@magic8ball1982]

This is the first LGBT film I'd ever watched. I had no Idea it what it was about. All I knew is that Hillary Swank won an Oscar for it. To say I was a bit traumatized is putting it mildly.

[@Wildxroses]

This film broke me when I watched it, I can barely even look at the poster now. I literally have a hard time looking at Hillary Swank because I immediately think of the trauma I felt as a person realizing I was trans around the time I saw this. (About 18 years ago)

[@LatishaWells]

Another good one to react to his soldier’s girl with Lee Pace.

[@LordVolkov]

Oh Sam, I hope you are ok after watching this 😭. Leaving a like & comment but I just can't watch again. Some movies stick with you forever and Boys Don't Cry is one of them for me. My love to everyone out there 🏳️‍🌈

[@strongdecaf3729]

For a long time Brandon Teena was the ONLY trans man I ever heard of. The documentary The Brandon Teena Story came out in 1998.

[@KrystalAnn0688]

2min in. Im gonna attempt to watch you watch this movie. Great film. Haven’t seen it in years (seen it like 3 times total), own it. Important. A must see film. But soooo hard to watch. So again, I’ll attempt

[@rodrickmaclean9660]

I remember hearing about this movie but never saw it.

[@OGBReacts]

I hope you take the opportunity to watch!

[@HaraQuinn]

i saw this, believe it or not, as a really young kid and it was my first experience with someone trans. it didn't really mean anything to me, i remember feeling just very frightened for Brandon during the "scene".. and then wondering why both the epilogue accounts of the two mentioned getting jail for Brandon... but nothing mentioning Candace, who also left behind a child. i remember feeling that was sad. i had read up on the real story a while ago before youtube was a thing and there was a bunch of sites you could go to like 'M*rderpedia library" where you could read real stories like this detail by detail and how they concluded. I even remember my mom actually began hiding the VHS we had of this b/c i guess i kept watching it and she felt it was too explicit for me.. which maybe, i tend to believe children are much more resilient and accepting when their spirits are still innocent. And although i understand the actual situation NOW, as opposed to the 11 year old curious me who overall just knew this was bad and felt very bad, i wish my mom would've sat me down to explain why she would hide it. idk i'm blabbering. But i think my overall point is humanisation.. even as an 11 year old middle class child, i was able to see the ugliness of the story even if i couldn't understand the "why" exactly.. maybe b/c there wasn't one. Also, seeing it again now with you after nearly 20 or so years.. it's like it suddenly connected all the dots of memory i had of this movie.. and, yes, i've heard of similar stories happening during that time. And i understand the psychology of those two wicked dudes who did what they did on that car to Brandon as the poorest display of dominance over a "woman", their projective insecurities and wickedness on full display. Its really sad. Last thing, even though i know Blaire White isn't well liked in trans communities, this story for some reason really reminds me of her. B/c this happened to her before as a teenager, before her transition, by some total stranger, some older man who decided to vi*lently attack a petite teen who was just socially transitioning. She was attacked in the woods and similarly abused and humiliated against a tree. Her parents refused to even call the police or take her to the hospital b/c they were staunch republicans and had no idea what Blaire was going through mentally, or that she had even been socially transitioning. Her father even distancing himself from her from that point on til he died at a young age. On the other hand, her mother took a long time to accept her, but finally did (after admitting she missed her "son", it's actually a post Blaire made to introduce her mother, and she said she felt she had lost a "son", and not in a feel good way of "but i gained an even better daughter!", more like she was still grieving a son who had passed, it's really sad to hear as a third party watching Blaire try to keep herself together from crying.. She's further elaborated on how badly they treated her at that time as a teen, but how at the point of her mothers apology, she had already found e-fame on YT, she'd transitioned and had done everything on her own dime, never once looking to her biological family for money.. and best of all she had found actual acceptance and new family in her fiance, but deciding she didn't want to live with any regrets, she accepted her mothers apology and reconnected with her. Apparently the rest of her family don't acknowledge her. I say this b/c i hate how much the trans community vilifies her lived experience when she's also had a very traumatic lived story despite what she might say today. Her life is still a very strong testament to her character and her trans story should be acknowledged, rather than "not claiming her". IDK, i wish the community would try to empathise with her more rather then aggressively despise her for her method of advocacy, like her hard work creating bridges to trans acceptance to everyday people who just either don't know much about the trans community, or for just being the "outgroup" that the trans advocates just seem to ignore or not worthwhile to engage with. This being my biggest qualm with the community b/c it seems they don't even want to try to make others understand, and rather expect everyone to already somehow already understand AND accept everything about a life experience they might just not ever be privy to, especially when they have their own lives and traumas to focus on. That's why I really appreciate her channel as she is always willing to answer any questions people might have b/c she's fostered an open door community that includes everyone, not just an already created ingroup. I've noticed looking at her comment sections over the years that you will find people of every flavour of the political spectrum who DO appreciate her, especially an interesting group of older conservatives in their 50s-60s who riddle her comment sections thanking her for being so open and vulnerable and helping them understand gender dysphoria and it's seriousness. Or even already pre-conditioned bigots who will leave positive comments for helping them understand a different perspective of trans struggles by being able to relate to her personality as just another human by relating to something similar to her such as her issues with parental acceptance.. I'm not claiming there aren't a minority of people who also leave very hateful comments but they are the outliers, not the majority. I guess i just wish she was seen more as a more realistic ally in a world that needs some catering and explaining to calmly rather than be labeled some phobic just b/c of their curiosity or lack of knowledge, which is what i see Blaire being unapologetically open to all discourse and being stoic about it despite the animosity she gets from a minority of people from all sides. I hope my TED talk makes sense. i just wish people were able to have more empathy for the ignorant or respect for people who are just raised differently but don't harm anyone. 💙

[@KneecapVanisher]

Not only did the movie not mention Candace in the epilogue (her real name was Lisa, btw) they refused to mention the third victim, phillip Devine, at all. Devine wasn’t really a part of Brandon’s life though, apart from meeting once or twice before, he was mostly killed because he was a witness. Iirc Devine was left out because his family threatened to sue to the production if he was included or smth.

[@stvmendez]

"Really do hope you guys like this reaction" OMG 😭

[@stvmendez]

The murder scene is one of the most disturbing things I've ever seen on screen. Even if it weren't based on real people I think it would still be horrifying.

[@OGBReacts]

I DIDNT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO SAY 😩😂

[@stvmendez]

@@OGBReacts I know, I know! I felt so bad for you as you said it.

[@gorettyramos9783]

I can’t watch the reaction, I couldn’t watch this movie more than once, but I’m glad you get to watch it!

[@laurakali6522]

I just posted the same thing. Ugh. Heartbreaking.

[@OGBReacts]

And that’s okay! A lot of people are saying something like this/can’t watch the movie and it’s completely understandable. Thank you for commenting.

[@wickedlittletown2.0]

I'm just gonna drop a comment and like. I never seen this movie and because its very graphic and triggering I never had the desire to watch. I did however watch a scene by accident when I was at my nana's house flipping through channels and had no idea what I was seeing. Not that this movie is bad just very triggering. This and "For Colored Girls" is movies I don't have the desire to watch. I know this movie is important and true. I just can't. But none the less I love your videos. ❤ Thank you for the reactions but I hope you understand I'm gonna have to skip this one. Have a good day!❤ Hilary Swank is awesome too!❤

[@OGBReacts]

It’s completely understandable that you don’t wanna watch this. It’s absolutely devastating and hard and harsh. It’s a very important watch but I truly don’t blame you for not watching because it’s so triggering. Thank you for commenting!

[@laurakali6522]

I can’t watch this a second time. It’s just too much. It’s a perfect movie though. She’s such a great actor. Check her out in Conviction.

[@raramonty5217]

Conviction is an incredible true story of a sister's devotion to prove her brother's innocence.

[@YouMe-ru6wi]

Also the Clint Eastwood film Million Dollar Baby which she won her 2nd Oscar.

[@laurakali6522]

@@raramonty5217 the one season show Alaska Daily was great. Really aggravated it wasn’t renewed.

[@raramonty5217]

@@laurakali6522 I liked Alaska Daily as well, it seems anything worth watching these days gets cancelled

[@stephaniethurmer5370]

Sam, So proud of you for doing this one and I am also checking to see if you are alright> I used to use this as one of the movies I showed in a couple transgender classes I used to teach. You need to look at The Danish Girl. Hugs In reality there was another person in the house that was killed.

[@megdelaney3677]

Very well made film, but I only watched it once and that was enough. I cried so much.