Real Boy

An intimate, heartfelt documentary that follows a young person's search for self and acceptance, with quiet emotional highs and lows.

Directed by

Shaleece Haas

Genres

Documentary

Tagline

A son's transition. A mom's transformation.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, coming-of-age, music

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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