By following one young man through the process, this documentary attempts to give the audience an idea of the expereinces and feelings involved in that most uncomfortable of coming of age processes... Coming out.
Michael, a Gay Son is a time capsule that still has the power to irritate, sadden and provoke. Bruce Glawson’s documentary short film follows a young man preparing to come out through a peer-support group before confronting family members who speak about homosexuality with painful bluntness. Its docudrama construction can feel stiff, but the conversations preserve attitudes that were rarely recorded this directly in 1980.
A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.
Bent
1997
Drama, Romance
In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew faces persecution under the Nazi regime, revealing resilience and survival amidst adversity.
Tom at the Farm
2013
Mystery, Thriller
Tom, grieving and depressed after losing his lover, faces unexpected revelations when he meets the deceased's family, especially discovering that the mother was unaware of their relationship.
By following one young man through the process, this documentary attempts to give the audience an idea of the expereinces and feelings involved in that most uncomfortable of coming of age processes... Coming out.
Michael, a Gay Son is a time capsule that still has the power to irritate, sadden and provoke. Bruce Glawson’s documentary short film follows a young man preparing to come out through a peer-support group before confronting family members who speak about homosexuality with painful bluntness. Its docudrama construction can feel stiff, but the conversations preserve attitudes that were rarely recorded this directly in 1980.
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