Is The Film Boys Don't Cry Based On A True Story?

Boys Don't Cry is based on a true story. The, film, which was released in 1999, focuses on the real life murder of Brandon Teena. Brandon Teena was a trans man who was murdered by two male friends when they discovered that he was actually a female.

The film caused a lot of controversy, mainly due to the fact that major things were changed in the film. In real life, several other people were murdered along with Brandon, whereas as in the film the details of the people are either wrong or they are missing completely from the film. The film also caused controversy due to some scenes that were featured.