• Casting 'Boys Don't Cry'

  • Jul 27 2023
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

Casting 'Boys Don't Cry'

  • Summary

  • What does it mean when an actor is cast to play a person from a marginalized group that in real life they’re not a part of? This episode delves into the casting process and legacy of a groundbreaking film exploring the complexities of gender and sexual identities.

    Guests: Dara Jaffe, Associate Curator at the Academy Museum; Kimberly Peirce, writer-director-producer; Kerry Barden, casting director

    Academy Museum digital engagement platforms, including this podcast, are sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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