| A Boy Named Sue | |
| Director: | Julie Wyman |
| Editing: | Julie Wyman |
| Distributor: | Women Make Movies |
| Runtime: | 58 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
A Boy Named Sue is a 2001 documentary film directed by Julie Wyman. It shows the life and transition of Theo, a transgender man who undergoes various stages of transition (including a mastectomy and hormone therapy). The protagonist is filmed extensively throughout, gives a number of interviews, and eventually settles down as a gay male. The film's title is taken from the song A Boy Named Sue.
The film played at several festivals including the 2000 San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and Reel Affirmations.[1] [2] It was nominated for a 2004 GLAAD Media Award.[3]