| A Boy Named Sue | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Julie Wyman |
| Editing by | Julie Wyman |
| Distributed by | Women Make Movies |
| Release date(s) | 28 September 2001 (Canada) |
| Running time | 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 young adult, born intersex, raised female, involved in a lesbian relationship, who undergoes various stages of a sex reassignment surgery (including a mastectomy and hormone therapy) to become male. 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]