Real Boy

2016

1h 12m

Documentary

Music

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5 Reviews

91%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

A transgender teenager searches for his voice as a musician, friend, son, and a man.

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

Told with a clear and well-paced narrative, Bennett comes across as a real hero for becoming such a well-rounded and strong man and watching his journey makes you feel like you have been part of something truly wonderful.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 2, 2021

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Phil W. Bayles

One Room With A View

Eat your heart out, Caitlin Jenner. Thanks to its frank but nuanced approach and a charming subject in Bennett, Real Boy is an affecting look into the realities of transitioning.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 6, 2019

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Sensitive and introspective...this is a remarkably honest coming-of-age story.

Rated: 4/5

May 4, 2018

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Intimate docu follows teen through gender transition.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 12, 2017

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

With two subjects who are remarkably self-aware yet both out of their depth in different ways, this beautifully balanced documentary is engaging throughout. It's full of sharp observations and full of heart.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 10, 2017

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Audience Member

I went thinking, oh boy, a friend taking me somewhere because I care about trans stuff. I walked away stunned. Loving portrait of transgender boy, coming of age, his mother, coming to terms, and a touching mentor relationship.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

This is not a complete story of a transgender individual, but is the story of his decision period for (and outcome of) transition surgery. It could have included more details about the peer response to his early years, but nonetheless is a good documentary of this decision period. A follow-on would be useful to explore the long term satisfaction of the decision from a physical and emotional standpoint. His music mentor Joe also deserves a more thorough coverage.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Shaleece Haas

Director

Bennett Wallace

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Joe Stevens

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Suzy Reinke

Actor

Shaleece Haas

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Charlotte Lagarde

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Synopsis

A transgender teenager searches for his voice as a musician, friend, son, and a man.

Director: Shaleece Haas
Producer: Charlotte Lagarde, Sally Jo Fifer
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 13, 2017
Runtime: 1h 12m

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