SOLDIER'S GIRL (2003)

Directed by: Frank Pierson
Starring: Troy Garity, Lee Pace, Andre Braugher, Shawn Hatosy, Philip Eddolls, Merwin Mondesir, Mike Realba, Dan Petronijevic, Barclay Hope

112 minutes
(R - strong language, adult themes, sexual situations, violence)

PLOT:
Barry Winchell is a private with the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army, stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, while Calpernia Addams works as a showgirl at a transgender revue in Nashville, Tennessee. Barry's roommate Justin Fisher brings Barry to the club where Calpernia performs. When Barry and Calpernia start dating, Fisher, out of jealousy, participates in spreading rumors about Barry's alleged affair, which appeared to be a violation of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy that forbids discussion of sexual orientation of military personnel. Barry faces increasing harassment and pressure, which explodes into violence over a Fourth of July weekend after Barry easily beats Calvin Glover in a fight. While Calpernia performs in a pageant in Nashville, Barry is beaten to death in his sleep by Glover with a baseball bat given by Fisher. The film ends with a discussion of the aftermath.