Boy Erased

About Boy Erased

Boy Erased is a 2018 drama film based on the memoir of the same name by Garrard Conley. The movie portrays the story of a young man, Jared Eamons, who is outed as gay to his conservative Baptist parents. They enroll him in a conversion therapy program called "Love in Action" to "cure" him of his homosexuality. The film explores themes of identity, faith, acceptance, and the damaging effects of conversion therapy.

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About

In Boy Erased, Jared is sent to the conversion therapy program where he faces the challenges of trying to reconcile his sexual orientation with the beliefs of his family and community. Over the course of the program, Jared meets other participants who have also struggled with their identities and begins to question the effectiveness and ethics of the program. The film highlights the harmful practices and emotional trauma that can result from attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Joel Edgerton, who also co-starred in the movie. The screenplay was adapted by Edgerton from Garrard Conley's memoir. The production aimed to create a sensitive and authentic portrayal of the experiences of conversion therapy survivors.

Actors

• Lucas Hedges as Jared Eamons - Hedges delivered a powerful performance portraying the emotional turmoil and internal conflict faced by Jared.
• Nicole Kidman as Nancy Eamons - Kidman played Jared's mother, who struggles to reconcile her religious beliefs with her love for her son.
• Joel Edgerton as Victor Sykes - Edgerton portrayed the leader of the conversion therapy program with a chilling intensity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the true story of Garrard Conley's experiences in conversion therapy.
• Many of the supporting actors in the film were themselves LGBTQ individuals.
• Garrard Conley, the author of the memoir, served as a consultant on the film to ensure its accuracy.

Awards

Boy Erased was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for Lucas Hedges.

Quotes

• "Fake it until you make it." - Victor Sykes
• "I'm gonna love you no matter what." - Nancy Eamons

Music

• The film's score was composed by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans, adding depth and emotion to key moments.