Soldier's Girl

The Showtime original movie SOLDIER'S GIRL tells the true story of Private Barry Winchell (Troy Garity), a 21-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Campbell, KY who was savagely beaten to death because of his love affair with Calpernia Addams (Lee Pace) a transsexual nightclub singer from Nashville, TN. The ostensibly heterosexual Winchell meets Calpernia while out on the town with his infantry buddies and surprises even himself when he decides to date the vulnerable pre-op transsexual. As the relationship blooms, it infuriates Winchell's unstable roommate Justin Fisher (Shawn Hatosy), who incites fellow soldier Calvin Glover (Philip Eddolls) into murdering Winchell with a baseball bat. This movie is a scathing indictment of the machismo and homophobia that permeate a soldier's life, SOLDIER'S GIRL is also a tragic and sweet story of a love that dared to transcend gender stereotypes.

Running Time: 112 Minutes
Rating: R (MPAA)
Rating Reason: sexual content, a scene of strong violence, and language.
Theatrical Release Date: May 31, 2003
DVD Release Date: January 27, 2004

Cast

Barry Winchell	Troy Garity
Calpernia Addams/Scottie	Lee Pace
Sergeant Carlos Diaz	Andre Braugher
Justin Fisher	Shawn Hatosy
Calvin Glover	Philip Eddolls
Henry Millens	Merwin Mondesir
Collin Baker	Dan Petronijevic
Edgar Martinez	Mike Realba
Ashley Martinez	Jeanie Calleja
Sergeant Howard Paxton	Barclay Hope
Ginger	Tulsi Balram
Lester	Vince Corazza
Female MP	Kathryn Zenna
Mistress of Ceremonies	Kent Staines
Midnight Express	Sofonda

Tidbits

• Based on a true story.
• Tagline: She was the only man he ever loved.
• Troy Garity is the son of Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden
• Filmed in the cities of Barrie and Toronto in Ontario, Canada.

Awards

2004 Golden Globes, USA

Nominated: Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: Troy Garity

Nominated: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made fo: Lee Pace

External links

• NY Times review for Soldier's Girl
• The Story Behind "Soldier's Girl" by Calpernia Addams
• Amazon.com Soldier's Girl page
• IMDB Soldier's Girl Page
• Showtimes Soldier's Girl page

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