This last part gave me chills and made me cry. I loved the mom's little speech and then when everyone clapped for her when she walked out like a boss! It doesn't matter if the person is gay/trans/bi/lesbian you're supposed to treat them with respect and with love. I've seen and talked to guys who are gay and they are just the nicest people ever and soo adorable! I've never meet a transsexual before; but, I'm sure they are just as nice. 😊 R.I.P Gwen! 💋💗💞💝💟
I WISH I was there at that time i wouldve had saved her damn too bad i lived in a different state you will always be missed we will see you soon Gwen love ya
I would of rescue her from them hate muggers they deserve the death penalty with no parole. Transgender people and transwomen need more love in society and in the world together ❤
I watched this movie again today. It is heartbreaking, but so informative. Please think before you speak or act. She was a beautiful person who didn’t deserve this.
I honestly think Gwen is an inspiration for many people. She had enough courage to be herself in a society where people are just so evil if you're not all the same. She is a hero to me :)
Thanks Gwen for living the way you did. Because of you, I feel a lot more comfortable with myself seeing the way you presented yourself to everyone. You are brave and I love you so much. May you rest in peace girl.
The way she presented herself she lied to straight men and made them think she was real woman . No one should be killed but let’s have common sense here
Gwen and the dozens of unnamed people who suffered the same fate, changed the world. Gwen Amber Rose Araujo was so beautiful, and the fact that human beings took out the light that was her makes me sick to my stomach.
i cried so much in this video i even cried when i was watching this in health class. its how i found this movie out. no one should ever me judged just because their bisexual or transgender or gay. they're still the same people who has probably a great personatly like the rest of us. they're not different .;l
This is so sad, the part the mother tells how they beat her up for 5 hours then strangle her those boys are so heartless and they didnt get life without parole what the .... was the judge thinking??!!??? how you can let people get away with such hate crime!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P Gwen Araujo. I am a 15 year old male to female transexual, and I have all the love respect and admiration for Gwen and her family that is possible. I only hope that some people who have watched this film will have had their opinions changed, even if only a little. Rebecca x.
I remember watching this with my grandma when it came out 14+ years ago, it made me cry then and makes me cry now. In some ways things are better, in some ways things are the same :( RIP Gwen, you are still loved
That man who defended those young men was a COMPLETE MORON! It wasn't society's fault, it was those young men's fault!! I praise Gwen's mother for now helping out transgenders who deserve a chance like she did.
This world is filled with so much hate no one that is transgender bi gay or lesbian should be judged or hated or murder! Rest in peace gwen gods beautiful angel
I couldn't help my start crying when the bikers escorted them and even more when they were bringing her casket into the church. The woman who played her mom was very strong not to cry. They all were. R.I.P. Gwen
This movie was on the background while my mother did the laundry I forgot most of the movie but I didn’t forget the mom’s speech at the end. It was that powerful. This movie came out in 2006. And I still remembered off hearing that speech one time
This movie has changed my outlook on TS for sure.. i wasnt mean towards them or disliked them, but now when i see people talk bad i will stick up for them (y) this should have been in theaters.
my nombre es daniel.el primer dia que mire la vida de Gwen en lifetime,llore y me destrozo por dentro.ella era un ser humano como nosotros y me enfurese lo que le hicieron,aun todavia cada vez que veo los videos sigo sintiendo el mismo dolor y lloro por lo que sufrio estando sola en ese momento sin que nadie la defendiera.mis mas mejores condolencias para su familia Gwen we miss u.
Sorry they knew her but later found out she’s not totally female. No reason to kill here. They were young too also did teen stuff. She was a beautiful woman without the op. Some of them had sex with her already. They thought at some time she’s not female that lady friend was actually who provoked by checking Gwen and running into the room like yeahhh she’s a guy so the guys with alchohol or drugged fueled beat her to death. Remember there was a party or get together they wanted to get laid with this beautiful Gwen. Still they could have walked away or let her go.
Its A Shame Gwen Didn't Get To Live Her Life Her Mom and Grandparents Shouldn't Have Had To Bury Her She Should Have Had To Bury Them Rest Inn Peace Gwen SHE was a Beautiful Angel !
@RebeccaLovelas I haven't changed my mind, I've always thought that everyones equal no matter who they like/love. Although this movie made me belive it more.
In honor of Pride month next month, I had to watch this movie, because so many people are gone because of hate crimes. No one deserves death due to who they were. And who they love. Love should be an open act for all couples. And people should be able to live their lives regardless of who they are. People don't deserve to die because other people feel sicken of their lives. Gwen didn't deserve to die because those guys hated her.
The rage of a human is far more dangerous than anything thing else in the world. People can try to run away from it, but they can never escape it. Gwen couldn't escape the rage towards trangender peopl, but she did show us how powerful anger is. Rest in peace, Gwen Araujo.
People no matter what the reason can ever feel dignified shunning someone because of their beliefs. Because in the end all of us are doing something others dont like. If that was the case I would think every person in this world would be dead. But we arent and neither should gwen. R.I.P GWEN
i just hope one day the world will understand us love us for how we are what we are we are peole too ,we have feelings,we need to be loved........gwen i love you soooooooooo much you are my hero you were apart of a nateral beauty on earth that the crule mankind distroied,but u did not stay distroied you bloomed and blossemed into somthing brite and better than those evil men will ever be,forever love to you forever dani RIP:(
I do believe in what that woman says at the end.. I believe being who you are is brave God did not create us all to be the same each and everyone of us have a uniqueness about us
This is so sad; those boys had NO REASON AT ALL to kill her. I can see being upset because she deceived them; but NO ONE deserves to die; especially like that; and all the pain and devastation they caused to Gwen's family; for what???
its good i can respond to someone like me,one thing i have alwaysed felt is we are not transgender we have always been girls or boys not trans-men or women we are who we are inside,it dousent matter what our bodies say because in the end we will be who we are,my mother used to say "you are a boy so there for youll allways be one"i never listened to anyone i kept being me bacause iv always known who i am,i am a 19 year old girl who loves life and every thing beutiful in it.and proud of it
i have read what everyone has commented and in my own personal opinion, i think that Gwen was Scared to tell people who were just not ready. she wasn't desieving anyone, because in her right mind she was a girl and was just paced into a mans body. .
And to Mrs. Araujo, if you are reading these comments, I am very beyond sorry for your loss. I believe that Gwen had it in her to be the most loving person on this earth. It was a cruel and hateful joke to tear her from us all so soon. I will always do my best to honor Gwen, and any and all LGBTQPA that no longer have the ability to fight for themselves by conitnuing my activist videos. You are always going to be in my thoughts, and I'm sure Gwen still loves you too much.
Why are there so many people watching this video, and writing hateful comments on this page? If you don't like LGBT people, or beautiful people like Gwen(may she rest in peace), then don't watch this movie and get off this page. Some people actually enjoyed this film, and get very emotioal watching it, because they want to stand up for people like Gwen. Find something better to do with your time!!
I was 8 at the time & lived in Newark, Ca. & Idk how I found it outside, but there was a card with his picture saying R.I.P ect.. and I showed it to my mom, she asked where did I get it from. She went to his memorial with my cousin that went to school with him, she said it was so sad, balling her eyes out. But anyways just wanna say I'm sorry this happened to you, no one deserves to die.. really I don't believe in gays and les. but really no one deserves to be bullied or killed.. RIP GWEN :'(
The lesson of Sodom and Gamora was a lesson on adultery. "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone." We all sin, and anyone who tells me that this "Without sin" person is fictional, you are calling God fictional. God does not cast stones, and so Christians must not either. We would be breaking the first commandment if we did so. Love is love. We are all sinners, but we cannot condemn another. It would be as if we put ourselves on the same level as God.
omg this movie has totally blew my mind.. I AM A CLOSET CASE TRANSEXUAL but, THIS MOVIE SCARES ME THAT I AM SO AFRAID TO COME OUT like Gwen i went through the same type of situations i am also 17 and my mother doesnt approve of me wanting to be gay, all i can say is that my heart goes out to her and her family, R.I.P Gwen Araujo
2002 i was 12 and I really suffered bullying all because I was more quite and different now am 32 openly gay and no one tells me nothing no more …. Moral of the story 2000 s was not the years to be open as a trans gay lesbian anything like that am so glad the we are more mind open
I part of the movie nearly made me want to cry but it taught me about having a trans gender. I even like the part where JD Pardo and Mercedes Ruehl were talking about it. This became my best movie about that boy who was a girl in his heart
God doesnt make mistakes. But sometimes ppl choose who what they wanna be. Im christain. But you shouldnt be shunned or abused mentally physically or emotionally because youve found out your purpose in life. You gotta think of it as if u were being ridiculed for your religon or choice in lifestyles. No one deserves death.
The only way to tolerate things that doesn't seem normal to you is to learn about it. Transgender people are human too, they believe in the same beliefs we do. The only thing different is that they feel that they were born in the wrong body. I think you should do what makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. Try watching The Real World Brooklyn Katelynn. Transgender, gays, lesbians, bisexuals have as much right as straight people have to do whatever they want to their bodies, even surgery.
It's sad to hear the death of Gwen, and I hope those sick bastards pay for what they did. I cry every time I hear stories like this. Your actions are done by the choices you make, society can't be blamed for what YOU did. So what if a person wants to be different aside from everyone else, and yet they get prejudice from every corner they walk on. They are bullied physically/verbally, physically beaten, and even killed because ignorant assholes only see that if you are born a boy/girl be that. Some people are confused as they get older, wanting to know who they really are. Yet people can't except that because of their beliefs. God loves everyone and knows who they are when he made man. I don't care if you hate my comment, we should stop the hate!
@JordanBush1000 Sadly, this is a true story. Gwen was murdered on October 3, 2002, in Northern California. R.I.P. Gwen Araujo. Gone but not forgotten. You are an angel in heaven.
@residentdimon Wow....... A creature, that's very nice of you to call her that. I'm so ashamed of society right now, and you gave me another reason why I'm looking down on you.
There are alot of variables in his world that just are here to live as a human. People might not understand what im saying, so basically im saying we are all people living in a world where anything can be possible. Others need to understand that this world is not theirs so they cant say anything to anybody. So god would be a hypocrite to not send people to heaven because they are who god made them.R.I.P Gwen Aruajo
Murder is not right,no matter what,MURDER is the SINNER. The only mistake Gwen has made were she lied to her boy friend. I bet that our Lord heart is broken because of those ignorant peoples who misunderstood the bible and hurting these people who are brave enough to face who they really are. p/s:sorry for my bad English.
and to any who want to quote the book the devil can quote it too and to the family of this remarkable person I am sorry we failed you as a society and a nation god bless you all please do not think hate will prevail it never does for long .
I don't understand myself. I keep watching this movie over and over again. I cry everytime I watch it and some stuff just irritate me. Like the fact that the DUMB lawyer who defended them idiots was trying to blame society and Gwen herself for her death (STUPID LAWYER), But what I don't really understand is WHY! in the world didn't they just leave her alone. They didn't have to kill her, they found out what they wanted to know. They could have let her leave and forget what happened. BASTARDS!!!!
This movie helped me understand my self more better. Like Gwen said life is what you make it. For years I was scared to tell anyone about me. The life i live is the same as the life gwen lived. I myself am to what you would call born in the wrong body. I knew there was something wrong with me from the time I could walk and talk. Those college kids didn't listen to when she said STOP. Or when she said NO. When you tell somebody to STOP or NO isn't that in a way deppending on the crime Rape?
Can we really blame these boys for what they did? Give me a fucking break. They KILLED another human being for something that made them uncomfortable. I think we know the answer to that question.
She was a Very Beautiful Soul. I had a cousin that was mirdered a Ashley was a only child. I watch this story year round and the Pain os Deep. Hate. I live in the city that 49 People were Murdered and the Club is a Very Heart Hurting Memory still as if it happens the day it happened. Hate. Pure HATE
@mindyourbizok and furthermore, he wasn't interested in gay men, he wanted to be in a straight relationship which was why he wasn't acting like a gay man and he just acted like a woman, you saw how upset he was over how he believed he was a "freak", gay people are definitely more accepted in society than transsexuals, so why would he go through all this shit? It was obviously something more than wanting to "trick people" and be "gay". There's obviously a reason why he didn't want people finding
@residentdimon I agree with you that people dont have to accept what they think is wrong but they do have to respect the unalienable rights of man. The first line of the Declaration of Independence clearly states them: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
The mother really played her role well, she was an amazing actress I could really feel the powerful emotions through her voice
Mercedes Ruel❤
Me too
R.I.P Gwen Araujo ♥
No one deserves to be treated like this!
This last part gave me chills and made me cry. I loved the mom's little speech and then when everyone clapped for her when she walked out like a boss!
It doesn't matter if the person is gay/trans/bi/lesbian you're supposed to treat them with respect and with love. I've seen and talked to guys who are gay and they are just the nicest people ever and soo adorable! I've never meet a transsexual before; but, I'm sure they are just as nice. 😊
R.I.P Gwen! 💋💗💞💝💟
I’ve never stopped thinking about Gwen for the last decade. Her mother was so forgiving and now all but one of her killers are free.
I WISH I was there at that time
i wouldve had saved her
damn too bad i lived in a different state
you will always be missed
we will see you soon Gwen
love ya
I would of rescue her from them hate muggers they deserve the death penalty with no parole. Transgender people and transwomen need more love in society and in the world together ❤
I watched this movie again today. It is heartbreaking, but so informative. Please think before you speak or act. She was a beautiful person who didn’t deserve this.
"Shame on you.." The woman's right. That lawyer's messed up.
I honestly think Gwen is an inspiration for many people. She had enough courage to be herself in a society where people are just so evil if you're not all the same. She is a hero to me :)
Thanks Gwen for living the way you did. Because of you, I feel a lot more comfortable with myself seeing the way you presented yourself to everyone. You are brave and I love you so much. May you rest in peace girl.
The way she presented herself she lied to straight men and made them think she was real woman . No one should be killed but let’s have common sense here
Mercedes Ruehl excelled in the courtroom scene!!!
Gwen and the dozens of unnamed people who suffered the same fate, changed the world.
Gwen Amber Rose Araujo was so beautiful, and the fact that human beings took out the light that was her makes me sick to my stomach.
i cried so much in this video i even cried when i was watching this in health class. its how i found this movie out. no one should ever me judged just because their bisexual or transgender or gay. they're still the same people who has probably a great personatly like the rest of us. they're not different .;l
This is so sad, the part the mother tells how they beat her up for 5 hours then strangle her
those boys are so heartless and they didnt get life without parole
what the .... was the judge thinking??!!???
how you can let people get away with such hate crime!!!!!!!!!!!
Facts
Smh
Because some judges are dip-shits.
R.I.P Gwen Araujo.
I am a 15 year old male to female transexual, and I have all the love respect and admiration for Gwen and her family that is possible. I only hope that some people who have watched this film will have had their opinions changed, even if only a little.
Rebecca x.
I hope you are doing well in your life :) It's been 9 years since you posted on here.
I remember watching this with my grandma when it came out 14+ years ago, it made me cry then and makes me cry now. In some ways things are better, in some ways things are the same :( RIP Gwen, you are still loved
That man who defended those young men was a COMPLETE MORON! It wasn't society's fault, it was those young men's fault!! I praise Gwen's mother for now helping out transgenders who deserve a chance like she did.
This world is filled with so much hate no one that is transgender bi gay or lesbian should be judged or hated or murder! Rest in peace gwen gods beautiful angel
I couldn't help my start crying when the bikers escorted them and even more when they were bringing her casket into the church. The woman who played her mom was very strong not to cry. They all were. R.I.P. Gwen
Gwen was a beautiful soul, and she is missed.
rest in peace, Gwen.
i just wanted to thank you for putting this film up and sharing it with those of us unfamiliar with the plight of the transgendered community.
I can't believe that Gwen was a lived person...I can't believe that this story was true...RIP Gwen :)
They should have gotten life in prison! They took the life of an innocent person who was just trying to be herself!
It was murder by all four, they got away with it. Not right that the law is so unjust
This movie was on the background while my mother did the laundry
I forgot most of the movie but I didn’t forget the mom’s speech at the end. It was that powerful.
This movie came out in 2006. And I still remembered off hearing that speech one time
This movie has changed my outlook on TS for sure.. i wasnt mean towards them or disliked them, but now when i see people talk bad i will stick up for them (y)
this should have been in theaters.
my nombre es daniel.el primer dia que mire la vida de Gwen en lifetime,llore y me destrozo por dentro.ella era un ser humano como nosotros y me enfurese lo que le hicieron,aun todavia cada vez que veo los videos sigo sintiendo el mismo dolor y lloro por lo que sufrio estando sola en ese momento sin que nadie la defendiera.mis mas mejores condolencias para su familia Gwen we miss u.
Thank you so much for posting this. I missed it the first time and I actually got a chance to watch the entire video, much thanks to you
no one should have to hide yet alone change for anyone be you and only u
I agree with you. How Gwen was lured there and murdered is terrible. People take things in the bible the wrong way. RIP Gwen you will be missed.
Sorry they knew her but later found out she’s not totally female. No reason to kill here. They were young too also did teen stuff. She was a beautiful woman without the op. Some of them had sex with her already. They thought at some time she’s not female that lady friend was actually who provoked by checking Gwen and running into the room like yeahhh she’s a guy so the guys with alchohol or drugged fueled beat her to death. Remember there was a party or get together they wanted to get laid with this beautiful Gwen. Still they could have walked away or let her go.
This was a VERY VERY POWERFUL MOMENT OF THIS STORY AND I AGREE WITH HER
Its A Shame Gwen Didn't Get To Live Her Life Her Mom and Grandparents Shouldn't Have Had To Bury Her She Should Have Had To Bury Them Rest Inn Peace Gwen SHE was a Beautiful Angel !
Love this Story ❤❤❤Some those have been released from Prison.....😡😡😡
this is one of the most touching movies i have seen. us gay people are who we are... i might not be transgender but i understand that type of life....
Awesome movie but so heartbreaking 💔 too
@RebeccaLovelas I haven't changed my mind, I've always thought that everyones equal no matter who they like/love. Although this movie made me belive it more.
In honor of Pride month next month, I had to watch this movie, because so many people are gone because of hate crimes. No one deserves death due to who they were. And who they love. Love should be an open act for all couples. And people should be able to live their lives regardless of who they are. People don't deserve to die because other people feel sicken of their lives. Gwen didn't deserve to die because those guys hated her.
5:36 Ezekiel EZ Reyes.
Wow I did not believe he played this role when he was younger. Such a talented actor.
The rage of a human is far more dangerous than anything thing else in the world. People can try to run away from it, but they can never escape it. Gwen couldn't escape the rage towards trangender peopl, but she did show us how powerful anger is. Rest in peace, Gwen Araujo.
Rip butterfly angel WE LOVE YOU GWEN AMBER ROSE ;(
This scene blew me away.....godbless r.i.p.
People no matter what the reason can ever feel dignified shunning someone because of their beliefs. Because in the end all of us are doing something others dont like. If that was the case I would think every person in this world would be dead. But we arent and neither should gwen. R.I.P GWEN
And Gwen hunny R.I.P. you did not deserve that of what happened to you, much
what an incredible movie.
i just hope one day the world will understand us love us for how we are what we are we are peole too ,we have feelings,we need to be loved........gwen i love you soooooooooo much you are my hero you were apart of a nateral beauty on earth that the crule mankind distroied,but u did not stay distroied you bloomed and blossemed into somthing brite and better than those evil men will ever be,forever love to you forever dani RIP:(
God Bless your friend.
Sincerely,your friend must be proud of you.because she got a true friend who really love her.
R.I.P ✝️ Gwen Araujo 🌷🌹🥀
No More Indifference.
No More Hate.
"Believe" ♥️
Wonder scene. " I blame them every day. I blame them".
Gwen was gentle towards others; therefore, she deserved to have others be gentle towards her.
I do believe in what that woman says at the end..
I believe being who you are is brave
God did not create us all to be the same
each and everyone of us have a uniqueness about us
This is so sad; those boys had NO REASON AT ALL to kill her. I can see being upset because she deceived them; but NO ONE deserves to die; especially like that; and all the pain and devastation they caused to Gwen's family; for what???
I didn’t know there was a movie about Gwen !
its good i can respond to someone like me,one thing i have alwaysed felt is we are not transgender we have always been girls or boys not trans-men or women we are who we are inside,it dousent matter what our bodies say because in the end we will be who we are,my mother used to say "you are a boy so there for youll allways be one"i never listened to anyone i kept being me bacause iv always known who i am,i am a 19 year old girl who loves life and every thing beutiful in it.and proud of it
i have read what everyone has commented and in my own personal opinion, i think that Gwen was Scared to tell people who were just not ready. she wasn't desieving anyone, because in her right mind she was a girl and was just paced into a mans body. .
So sad I remember when this happened in 2002 . Rip Gwen 🌹
I love what mrs. Arujo says
No one deserves to be treated so wrong. As a human being i definitely accept a person for who they are without judging them
They one hundred percent deserved to get charged with a hate crime
Lifetime Movie Network has just aired it today, hopefully it will do so again soon, it's sad.
And to Mrs. Araujo, if you are reading these comments, I am very beyond sorry for your loss. I believe that Gwen had it in her to be the most loving person on this earth. It was a cruel and hateful joke to tear her from us all so soon. I will always do my best to honor Gwen, and any and all LGBTQPA that no longer have the ability to fight for themselves by conitnuing my activist videos. You are always going to be in my thoughts, and I'm sure Gwen still loves you too much.
Why are there so many people watching this video, and writing hateful comments on this page? If you don't like LGBT people, or beautiful people like Gwen(may she rest in peace), then don't watch this movie and get off this page. Some people actually enjoyed this film, and get very emotioal watching it, because they want to stand up for people like Gwen. Find something better to do with your time!!
No matter how many times I see this I cry cause I feel the set her up cause she hate her but god have the last say so r.I.p baby
Rest in Power girl, you will always be remembered.
Stop the hate. This is what it leads to. There is no reason to think there's something wrong with somebody just because they're not like you.
I was 8 at the time & lived in Newark, Ca. & Idk how I found it outside, but there was a card with his picture saying R.I.P ect.. and I showed it to my mom, she asked where did I get it from. She went to his memorial with my cousin that went to school with him, she said it was so sad, balling her eyes out. But anyways just wanna say I'm sorry this happened to you, no one deserves to die.. really I don't believe in gays and les. but really no one deserves to be bullied or killed.. RIP GWEN :'(
i wonder if that slow clap really happened...
The lesson of Sodom and Gamora was a lesson on adultery. "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone." We all sin, and anyone who tells me that this "Without sin" person is fictional, you are calling God fictional. God does not cast stones, and so Christians must not either. We would be breaking the first commandment if we did so. Love is love. We are all sinners, but we cannot condemn another. It would be as if we put ourselves on the same level as God.
R.I.P Gwen
I dont get it!!! If I want to identify as a blond, red head or brunette that is my buisness. She shouldn't be killed for her identity.
omg this movie has totally blew my mind..
I AM A CLOSET CASE TRANSEXUAL but, THIS MOVIE SCARES ME THAT I AM SO AFRAID TO COME OUT like Gwen i went through the same type of situations i am also 17 and my mother doesnt approve of me wanting to be gay, all i can say is that my heart goes out to her and her family, R.I.P Gwen Araujo
The mother telling them off was to be applauded
2002 i was 12 and I really suffered bullying all because I was more quite and different now am 32 openly gay and no one tells me nothing no more …. Moral of the story 2000 s was not the years to be open as a trans gay lesbian anything like that am so glad the we are more mind open
Will someone plz record this whole movie! Plz
I part of the movie nearly made me want to cry but it taught me about having a trans gender. I even like the part where JD Pardo and Mercedes Ruehl were talking about it. This became my best movie about that boy who was a girl in his heart
God doesnt make mistakes. But sometimes ppl choose who what they wanna be. Im christain. But you shouldnt be shunned or abused mentally physically or emotionally because youve found out your purpose in life. You gotta think of it as if u were being ridiculed for your religon or choice in lifestyles. No one deserves death.
R.I.P Gwen Araujo
and i hope those boys rot in hell for wat they did to her
The only way to tolerate things that doesn't seem normal to you is to learn about it. Transgender people are human too, they believe in the same beliefs we do. The only thing different is that they feel that they were born in the wrong body. I think you should do what makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. Try watching The Real World Brooklyn Katelynn. Transgender, gays, lesbians, bisexuals have as much right as straight people have to do whatever they want to their bodies, even surgery.
It's sad to hear the death of Gwen, and I hope those sick bastards pay for what they did. I cry every time I hear stories like this. Your actions are done by the choices you make, society can't be blamed for what YOU did. So what if a person wants to be different aside from everyone else, and yet they get prejudice from every corner they walk on. They are bullied physically/verbally, physically beaten, and even killed because ignorant assholes only see that if you are born a boy/girl be that. Some people are confused as they get older, wanting to know who they really are. Yet people can't except that because of their beliefs. God loves everyone and knows who they are when he made man. I don't care if you hate my comment, we should stop the hate!
@JordanBush1000
Sadly, this is a true story. Gwen was murdered on October 3, 2002, in Northern California.
R.I.P. Gwen Araujo. Gone but not forgotten. You are an angel in heaven.
@residentdimon Wow....... A creature, that's very nice of you to call her that. I'm so ashamed of society right now, and you gave me another reason why I'm looking down on you.
There are alot of variables in his world that just are here to live as a human. People might not understand what im saying, so basically im saying we are all people living in a world where anything can be possible. Others need to understand that this world is not theirs so they cant say anything to anybody. So god would be a hypocrite to not send people to heaven because they are who god made them.R.I.P Gwen Aruajo
watch this movie to tune in accurately
rest in power gwen!
Kind of scary for those that are transgender as well.
Murder is not right,no matter what,MURDER is the SINNER.
The only mistake Gwen has made were she lied to her boy friend.
I bet that our Lord heart is broken because of those ignorant peoples who misunderstood the bible and hurting these people who are brave enough to face who they really are.
p/s:sorry for my bad English.
I cried.
No order in this court, it's Ms. Guerrero who owns this court.
and to any who want to quote the book the devil can quote it too and to the family of this remarkable person I am sorry we failed you as a society and a nation god bless you all please do not think hate will prevail it never does for long .
I don't understand myself. I keep watching this movie over and over again. I cry everytime I watch it and some stuff just irritate me. Like the fact that the DUMB lawyer who defended them idiots was trying to blame society and Gwen herself for her death (STUPID LAWYER), But what I don't really understand is WHY! in the world didn't they just leave her alone. They didn't have to kill her, they found out what they wanted to know. They could have let her leave and forget what happened. BASTARDS!!!!
This movie helped me understand my self more better. Like Gwen said life is what you make it. For years I was scared to tell anyone about me. The life i live is the same as the life gwen lived. I myself am to what you would call born in the wrong body. I knew there was something wrong with me from the time I could walk and talk. Those college kids didn't listen to when she said STOP. Or when she said NO. When you tell somebody to STOP or NO isn't that in a way deppending on the crime Rape?
@Atonil i TOTALLY agree
great point my friend
They should have been convicted of hate crimes and 1 st degree murder no parole. Omg
i may not be transgender but i am gay and this makes me think how scary and how fucked up this world is
Can we really blame these boys for what they did? Give me a fucking break. They KILLED another human being for something that made them uncomfortable. I think we know the answer to that question.
She was a Very Beautiful Soul. I had a cousin that was mirdered a Ashley was a only child. I watch this story year round and the Pain os Deep. Hate. I live in the city that 49 People were Murdered and the Club is a Very Heart Hurting Memory still as if it happens the day it happened. Hate. Pure HATE
this is so sad they shouldnt have killed her gwen was beautiful angel
We all know it was hate crime....how unjust
land of the free if you are and do exetly.like you are told sad sad sad story a great los imagene how brave you have to be to be like.she was....
@mindyourbizok and furthermore, he wasn't interested in gay men, he wanted to be in a straight relationship which was why he wasn't acting like a gay man and he just acted like a woman, you saw how upset he was over how he believed he was a "freak", gay people are definitely more accepted in society than transsexuals, so why would he go through all this shit? It was obviously something more than wanting to "trick people" and be "gay". There's obviously a reason why he didn't want people finding
@residentdimon I agree with you that people dont have to accept what they think is wrong but they do have to respect the unalienable rights of man. The first line of the Declaration of Independence clearly states them: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
Its not the bible itself that is evil, but those that advocate hate in its name that make it seem so.