Brandon Teena: The Tragic Life of the Trans Man Who Inspired 'Boys Don't Cry'

A Life Cut Short: The Tragic Story of Brandon Teena

Brandon Teena, born Teena Renae Brandon on December 12, 1972, grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, under the care of his single mother, JoAnn Brandon. With his father tragically passing away in a car accident before his birth, JoAnn tirelessly strived to provide for Brandon and his sister.