Boys Don't Cry: Raising Knowledge of Public Issues
As earlier stated, films can be easily avoided by the close minded, which was possibly the case for Boys Don't Cry. This is part of the beauty of film: although it can open one's eyes into a completely different world than their own, if one isn't ready or feels too uncomfortable around it, they can miss out. Even though this film may not have put a fortune into the pockets of all who participated in it's making due to that fact that transgender issues are very controversial, it definitely brought the issues to the attention of those that were willing to be exposed to it.
I think that in time, this movie will continue to bring transgender, gay and homophobic issues to the attention of many people who may not understand but are willing to try.
After seeing it, I have talked to many of my friends about the film and the issues brought up by it. These discussions are important in creating acceptance- and were sparked by the film. I think that even if a few minds were changed, enlightened, or somehow affected by the film or any hollywood film, it has done it's job.