In 1999 Kimberly Peirce stormed onto the scene with Boys Don't Cry, her unique and authentic take on the true story of Brandon Tenna, a young transsexual who was raped and murdered in 1993. Now, nine years later one of the most inspiring and intelligent directors in the business is back with a raw war drama, Stop-Loss. Though a completely different subject matter, Peirce brings the same passion and fire that prevailed in her debut, showing the world that she was no one-hit-wonder.
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