The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
Reunion of six short films having homosexuality as theme: "The Absolution of Anthony", by Dean Slotar, depicting a 16-year-old boy living with a Catholic grandfather in Bronx; "Smear", by Sam Zalutsky, telling the story of a boy who is in love with a straight friend; "Front Room", by Pierre Yves Clouin, an experimental short showing a gay physical relationship; "Fairy Tale", by David Kittredge, when a man decides to introduce his boyfriend to his homophobic family; "Ferkel" or "Piglets", by Luc Feit, showing an old lady who tries to ruin a sexual encounter; and "Stanley Beloved", by Simon Chung, telling the story of a boy who, before going to study abroad, decides to spend a summer day with his best friend.
Ratings
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Dean SlotarDirector
- Sam ZalutskyDirector
- David KittredgeDirector
- Luc FeitDirector
- Simon ChungDirector
- Pierre Yves ClouinDirector
Cast
- Gary CohenJoe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
- Victor GarberFather Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
- Mateo GómezRadio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice)
- Diego LopezCute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
- Sam McConnellTelephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
- Joe PolicekCute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
- Joe QuinteroAnthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")