Movie

Soldier's Girl

2003 · 112 min

A tender romance slowly crushed by prejudice and violence, leaving a lingering sense of injustice and sorrow.

Tagline: She was the only man he ever loved.
Overview: This true story, which takes place in Fort Campbell, KY, tells the heart-wrenching story of the life and tragic death of soldier Barry Winchell. His love for Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub performer, was misunderstood by his fellow soldiers and eventually led to his murder.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, identity, betrayal, violence
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
betrayal
violence
justice
Places: military
small town
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild