Joel Edgerton’s New Film ‘Boy Erased’ Is Shocking Audiences Around The World

Joel directed and stars in the film.


7 November 2018

Focus Features

Set to hit cinemas this week in Australia, Joel Edgerton’s new film, Boy Erased, follows the story of a teenage boy forced to take part in gay conversion therapy by his Baptist parents; a practice which still happens today in Australia.

Directed by and starring Joel Edgerton, the Aussie explained to Heidi, Xavier & Ryan this morning the difficulties of shooting such an intense true story, as well as giving aspiring actors and filmmakers some brilliant advice about breaking into the industry.

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Boy Erased hits Australian cinemas November 8th. 

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