A Boy Named Sue (film)
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| Directed by | Julie Wyman |
| Edited by | Julie Wyman |
| Distributed by | Women Make Movies |
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Running time | 58 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Boy Named Sue is a 2001 documentary film directed by Julie Wyman. It shows the life and transition of Theo, a young adult, raised female, involved in a lesbian relationship, who undergoes various stages of a sex reassignment surgery (including a mastectomy and hormone therapy) to become male. The protagonist is filmed extensively throughout, gives a number of interviews, and eventually settles down as a gay male. The film's title is taken from the song A Boy Named Sue.
Distribution and reception
The film played at several festivals including the 2000 San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and Reel Affirmations.[1][2] It was nominated for a 2004 GLAAD Media Award.[3]
References
- ↑ "Release dates for A Boy Named Sue". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ↑ Halberstam, Judith. "A Boy Named Sue". Women Make Movies. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
- ↑ "Awards for A Boy Named Sue". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
External links
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