Real Boy
"A son's transition. A mom's transformation."
Originally released in 2016. Real Boy is a documentary film. directed by Shaleece Haas. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
REAL BOY is the coming-of-age story of Bennett Wallace, a transgender teenager on a journey to find his voice-as a musician, a friend, a son, and a man. As he navigates the ups and downs of young adulthood, Bennett works to gain the love and support of his mother, who has deep misgivings about her child's transition. Along the way, he forges a powerful friendship with his idol, Joe Stevens, a celebrated transgender musician with his own demons to fight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Real Boy about?
REAL BOY is the coming-of-age story of Bennett Wallace, a transgender teenager on a journey to find his voice-as a musician, a friend, a son, and a man. As he navigates the ups and downs of young a...
Who directed Real Boy?
Real Boy was directed by Shaleece Haas.
How long is Real Boy?
Real Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Real Boy released?
Real Boy was released on March 21, 2016 in theaters.