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3.8 / 10(4 votes)IMDb20001h 9mUnited States of America

A Boy Named Sue

Synopsis

A Boy Named Sue chronicles the transformation of a transsexual named Theo from a woman to a man over the course of six years. Following Theo's physiological and psychological changes during the process, as well as their effects on his lesbian lover and community of close friends, A Boy Named Sue tells a story about gender identity, relationships, and how even things that seem permanent can change.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Source: IMDB (San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival)

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Julie Wyman
Original Score
Eliza Slavet, Abbie Conant
Original Title
A Boy Named Sue
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 9m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Julie Wyman

Original Score & Music

Eliza Slavet, Abbie Conant

Film Editing

Julie Wyman

Producers

Julie Wyman

Department Leadership Roster

Julie Wyman

Director

Eliza Slavet

Original Music Composer

Abbie Conant

Original Music Composer

Julie Wyman

Editor

Julie Wyman

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Boy Named Sue.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy Named Sue

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Boy Named Sue about?

A Boy Named Sue chronicles the transformation of a transsexual named Theo from a woman to a man over the course of six years. Following Theo's physiological and psychological changes during the process, as well as their effects on his lesbian lover and community of close friends, A Boy Named Sue tells a story about gender identity, relationships, and how even things that seem permanent can change.

Who directed A Boy Named Sue?

A Boy Named Sue was directed by Julie Wyman.

Who stars in A Boy Named Sue?

The principal cast of A Boy Named Sue includes Theo A. Steffen, Lisi, Kris Force, Wendi Raw, Maya Gonzalez.

When was A Boy Named Sue released and how long is it?

A Boy Named Sue was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.

Who composed the musical score for A Boy Named Sue?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy Named Sue was composed by Eliza Slavet, Abbie Conant.