A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006)
Overview
The story of Gwen Araujo, a transgender teen who was murdered in California in 2002.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.693 |
Directed By
Agnieszka Holland
TOP CAST
Mercedes Ruehl
Sylvia Guerrero
J. D. Pardo
Eddie / Gwen Araujo
Lupe Ontiveros
Mami
Leela Savasta
Chita Araujo
Henry Darrow
Papi
Corey Stoll
Joey Marino
Avan Jogia
Danny Araujo
Jacqueline Samuda
Angie
Zak Santiago
Carloes Guerrero
Nolan Gerard Funk
Michael
Greyston Holt
Jaron
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