The Erased Boy

Garrard Conley was nineteen when, at his parents' insistence, he underwent a conversion therapy based on biblical teachings that promised to 'heal' his sexual orientation.
Being the son of a Baptist minister from rural Arkansas, known for his conservative views, Garrard had to overcome a huge journey to find himself.
In 2018, a film based on his memoirs, 'Boy Erased,' was released, featuring Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, and Lucas Hedges in the leading roles.