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Kimberly Ane Peirce (born September 8, 1967) is an American filmmaker, best known for her debut feature film, Boys Don't Cry (1999), which won Hilary Swank her first Academy Award for Best Actress. Peirce's second feature, Stop-Loss, was released by Paramount Pictures in 2008. Her third film Carrie was released on October 18, 2013.
Kimberly Peirce is an American filmmaker who has directed Boys Don't Cry, Stop-Loss and Carrie. She was born in 1967 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and is a friend of Brian De Palma.
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- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Kimberly Peirce is a director and producer of films such as Boys Don't Cry, Stop-Loss and Carrie. She is a friend of Brian De Palma, a fan of The Godfather and a supporter of queer cinema.
- September 8, 1967
Mar 31, 2000 · Boys Don't Cry: Directed by Kimberly Peirce. With Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III. A young girl named Teena navigates love, life, and trying to pass as a boy in rural Nebraska.
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Nov 26, 2013 · Kimberly Peirce: From "Boys Don't Cry" to "Carrie". Boys Don't Cry is a truly unforgettable film. The tragic story of transgender teenager Brandon Teena, murdered in Nebraska when his identity...
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- Chicago Humanities Festival
Dec 12, 2019 · The director of the groundbreaking trans film reflects on its impact, challenges, and controversies in a candid interview. She discusses her personal connection to the story, the casting process, and the conversations it sparked over the years.
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Oct 2, 2019 · On the 20th Anniversary of her iconic directorial debut, "Boys Don't Cry", director Kimberly Peirce provides exclusive insights into how her first film won an Academy Award and changed the landscape for independent films.
