A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story

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A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story

2006

1h 36m

5.1(20 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

The story of Gwen Araujo, a transgender teen who was murdered in California in 2002.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Mercedes Ruehl

Sylvia Guerrero

Acting

J. D. Pardo

Eddie / Gwen Araujo

Acting

Leela Savasta

Chita Araujo

Acting

Lupe Ontiveros

Mami

Acting

Henry Darrow

Papi

Acting

Corey Stoll

Joey Marino

Acting

Avan Jogia

Danny Araujo

Acting

Tegan Moss

Lisa White

Acting

Jacqueline Samuda

Angie

Acting

Zak Santiago

Carlos Guerrero

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Jay Brazeau

Defense Attorney

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Hrothgar Mathews

Prosecutor

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Marilyn Norry

Dr. Martin

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Vanesa Tomasino

Tamara Jones

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Greyston Holt

Jaron Nabors

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Nolan Gerard Funk

Michael Magidson

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Neil Denis

Jose Merel

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Jorge Vargas

Jason Cazares

Acting

Eric Keenleyside

Cop

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Melanie Angel

Transgendered Person

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