A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story

Name: A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 2006
Rating: 73.33333333333333
Cast: Mercedes Ruehl, J. D. Pardo, Lupe Ontiveros, Leela Savasta, Henry Darrow

2006·Movie

1h 36min

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Ratings

73/100

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7.4

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About

The story of Gwen Araujo, a transgender teen who was murdered in California in 2002.

DNA

Genres: Biographical Drama
Mood: MelancholicBleakEmotionalHeart-WrenchingTragicSerious
Themes: Loss Of InnocenceBetrayalTransphobiaThe Cost Of Prejudice
Plot: Murder InvestigationJustice System's ShortcomingsIdentity CrisisTeenage RomanceBullyingGender Identity Exploration
Pacing: SlowDeliberate
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeLinear Narrative
Dialog: Philosophical DiscussionsPoetic LanguageEmotional Monologues
Character Types: OutcastInnocent
Time: Early 2000s
Place: Urban CityscapeSuburban Neighborhood
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkMinimalist Sets
Costume and Set: Modern Attire

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Agnieszka Holland

Written by:

Shelley Evans

Cast

Mercedes Ruehl

Sylvia Guerrero

J. D. Pardo

Eddie / Gwen Araujo

Lupe Ontiveros

Mami

Leela Savasta

Chita Araujo

Henry Darrow

Papi

Corey Stoll

Joey Marino

Avan Jogia

Danny Araujo

Jacqueline Samuda

Angie

Zak Santiago

Carloes Guerrero

Nolan Gerard Funk

Michael

Greyston Holt

Jaron

Eric Keenleyside

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