It is starring jd pardo as the main character eddie gwen araujo and mercedes ruehl as his mother sylvia. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing a girl like me. The gwen araujo story and new episodes of project r. This documentary by michelle prevost examines the 2002 murder, and aims to debunk the socalled gay panic or trans panic defense. Considering i dont have real video of gwen araujo, i thought the movie which i love was beautifully done and jd pardo did a great job. The gwen araujo story is a 2006 lgbt biography television film directed by agnieszka. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. While like all such films its full of stock characters, from the struggling mother to the supportive grandfather to the ganggirl. The gwen araujo story 2006 english cinema, trailer, video clips, a girl like me. Gwen s mother, sylvia, is left to battle against prejudice when the case goes to trial.
The gwen araujo story 11 x 17 inches 28cm x 44cm poster not a dvd the condition is brand new. A girl like me is the true story of gwen araujo, born eddie, who begins to dress and act as a girl as a teenager defying the familys traditional latino heritage, this teen insists on wearing makeup, growing long hair and eventually adopting the name gwen, after her idol, singer gwen stefani. Thats not to say the movie doesnt have its powerful moments. Pardo and mercedes ruehl, first aired in june 2006. Although sylvia encourages her child to act normal, after she is. Same exact image as a full size poster at half the cost. If you like movies with drama and realism than a girl like me.
The gwen araujo story trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The gwen araujo story mercedes ruehl jd pardo lupe ontiveros 2006 gwen araujo was a young trans woman who was just beginning to find her feet when she was murdered by a group of men. A woman mercedes ruehl pursues the killers of her transsexual son j. Written by shelly evans and directed by agnieszka holland the movie follows the life of a young transgender woman named gwen from her earliest years be.
The true story of gwen araujo, a young trans woman who was brutally murdered by four men in 2002. As it is, a girl like me doesnt escape the media for which it was created. As the prosecutors witness, a medical examiner testifies. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. The gwen araujo story 2006 stream and watch online gwen araujo was a young trans woman who was just beginning to find her feet when she was murdered by a group of men. The true story of gwen araujo, a young trans woman who was. This movie helps get the message across that being transgender is a condition that someone is born. Wow, i am speechless, this movie is one of the most emotional, and coolest ones. Jun 19, 2006 but even judging it simply as a film and not an account of reality, a girl like me can better be described as wellintentioned than powerful. The movie cuts forward and eddie is now a teenager, starting her first day at a new high school.
The film dramatizes the events surrounding the 2002 murder of gwen araujo. It looks and feels like an abc movie of the week, and it deserves. It is about a transgender teenage and his amazing journey to self discovery to live life as a woman. Please feel free to leave any comments not the negative ones. She says she receives emails from all over the world. The gwen araujo story online on videoondemand services netflix, hbo now, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 2006 movies 2006.
The true story of gwen araujo, a young trans woman who was brutally murdered. Pardo, lupe ontiveros, henry darrow the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr. If only agnieszka holland had had a stronger vision and grasp of the story she collaborated in the striking visual stories of the three colors trilogy this would have made for a compelling watch. Mini posters are ideal for customizing small spaces. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Oct 14, 2016 guerrero sees her daughters legacy firsthand each time the lifetime movie, a girl like me. The gwen araujo story lifetime by miriam shamelashvili on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
The gwen araujo story 2006 full movie online in hd 1080p quality free. Gwen araujo was a young trans woman who was just beginning to find her feet when she was murdered by a group of men. No pinholes or tape and has never been hung or displayed. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. She started putting on her moms makeup and wearing her moms clothes, which her mom found odd. During the movie, viewers gain an understanding of transgender people and. Wow, i am speechless, this movie is one of the most emotional, and coolest ones out there. The film alternates between the familys story and the future trial of two men charged with gwens murder. Won the glaad media award for outstanding movie for television. The gwen araujo story and we will let you know when it becomes available. The gwen araujo story tv movie 2006 trivia on imdb.
No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to a girl like me. It is a true based television movie the premiere in 2006 on lifetime movie network. The gwen araujo story is a 2006 lgbt biography television film directed by agnieszka holland and starring j. I hope this movie, and others like it, actually help people. I have just modified one external link on a girl like me.
A girl like me the gwen araujo story movie online add this movie to your queue to receive more information about a girl like me. The gwen araujo story 2006 tv movie cast 44 mercedes ruehl. With mercedes ruehl, jd pardo, lupe ontiveros, henry darrow. Pardo, lupe ontiveros, henry darrow the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a score of out of. In the end, the film makes her out to be just another girl who was murdered.
The story is about the real life murder of gwen araujo, who was born as edward araujo, jr. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The case was also the subject of a 2007 documentary, trained in the ways of men. I myself am an ally for anyone like this, and actually have a transgender girlfriend, and this showed me a whole new way of thinking about it, which i will use well to help more people like this. The gwen araujo story tv is a film directed by agnieszka holland with mercedes ruehl, jd pardo, lupe ontiveros, leela savasta, year. Guerrero sees her daughters legacy firsthand each time the lifetime movie, a girl like me. It premiered on lifetime in the united states on june 19, 2006. The gwen araujo story 2006 gwen araujo was a young trans woman who was just beginning to find her feet when she was murdered by a group of men. I set this to in the arms of an angel by sarah mclaughlin, because it seemed to fit best. I myself am an ally for anyone like this, and actually have a transgender girlfriend, and this showed me a whole new. Aimed squarely at a female audience and telling its stories exclusively through the eyes of female characters. The gwen araujo story tv movie 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Sep 22, 2012 movie plot the true story of gwen araujo, a young transgendered woman who was brutally murdered by four men in 2002. Tonight catch the gwen araujo biography a girl like me. Mercedes ruehl plays a mother struggling to accept. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out. The gwen araujo story is a 2006 lgbt biography television movie that was directed by agnieszka holland and was shown on the lifetime television network. Mothers, daughters, and sisters rule the network known as lifetime, the cable empire built on tearjerker original movies about families in crisis. As a young boy, eddie araujo always felt different somehow. The gwen araujo story is a 2006 american biographical drama television film directed by agnieszka holland and starring j. I just happened to catch this last night on life time movie network and well i wanted to share with all my subscribers and friends.