Gay Films about Bullying - Gay Films Matter

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Swingin’

2020 Comedy, Drama, Musical

When sixth-grader boy Qiu is bullied in school for having gay dads, his stepfather Howard, a flamboyant Jazz trumpet player, must confront his own nightmares of childhood bulling before he can provide his son a feeling of security.

Suicide Room

2011 Drama, Thriller

After suffering extreme humiliation at school, Dominik holes himself up in his room and begins spending all his time in a virtual reality chat room.

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Utopia

2012 Romance

Explores Thomas and Julien's relationship evolving from an online connection to real-life encounters, set against societal and personal challenges.

Dating Amber

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.

Tropical Night

2017 Drama, Romance

After a South Korean soldier dies by suicide while on leave. Searching for answers, his younger brother travels to meet the man his brother loved, uncovering painful truths about grief, loss, and the bonds left behind.

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Balloon

2019 Drama, Fantasy

After becoming the subject of a viral video, Sam's high school survival seems bleak - until he uncovers his own superhuman abilities.

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Slap

2014 Drama

A teenage boxer searching for self-definition gives in to his true colours at the risk of losing everything.

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Brink

2016 Drama

The brutal aftermath of a vicious homophobic attack on a young man are shown as he verges on the brink of death, thinking back on life.

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Other Black Boys

2019 Drama

Upon the arrival of an old friend, a queer, black college student must confront the facades he maintains within his various relationships.

The Catholic School

2021 Drama

In late September 1975, a renowned Catholic school in Rome for sheltered, upper-middle-class boys is attacked in what became known as the Circeo Massacre. The film examines what triggered the violence.

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Out Now

2005 Drama

Tom, a Bavarian teenager, struggles with his homosexuality in a small town. After discovering Nikias, a school bully, secretly engaging in gay relationships, Tom confronts his own desires and the complexities of teenage identity in a conservative community.

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Kiss Me Softly

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The son of a famous singer yearns to put his own twist on his father's schlager legacy, navigating family expectations and his own musical aspirations.

Time Off

1990 Action, Drama, Romance

A young soldier is subjected to harsh treatment by his commanding lieutenant. Before their battalion is deployed to Lebanon, the soldiers are given a day off to relax in Jerusalem. During the break, the young soldier discovers a hidden side of his lieutenant when he witnesses him having sex in a public park.

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Shame

2013 Drama

Facing relentless bullying at school, a teenager struggles to find acceptance until an unexpected friendship offers the courage, support, and hope needed to stand up for who they truly are.

A Silent Agreement

2017 Drama, Romance

A stammering writer reaches out to an industry mentor, with the encouragement of his profoundly deaf partner, only to be betrayed by the mentor and forced to find his own resilience.

The Gay Agenda 8

2021 Compilation

An anthology of gay short films exploring friendship, romance, attraction and emotional vulnerability, with stories that capture different sides of gay relationships and experiences.

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Damaged Goods

2014 Drama, Romance

A college freshman's emotional torture has pushed him to a suicidal breaking point, having lost all hope of fully living his ideal life in peace.

The Gay Agenda 11

2021 Compilation

An anthology of gay short films featuring stories of intimacy, vulnerability and personal connection, offering different perspectives on relationships and experiences between gay men.

The Gay Agenda 25

2023 Compilation

This anthology of gay short films brings together stories about relationships, desire, family, friendship and self-discovery, offering different perspectives on gay experiences.

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Boys Grammar

2005 Drama

Bullying escalates at a private boys' school after a student is attacked.

The Gay Agenda 28

2024 Compilation

A diverse anthology of gay short films examining desire, connection, relationships and identity, offering stories that range from intimate encounters to more unconventional experiences.

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The Curse of the Un-Kissable Kid

2013 Comedy

A bullied child drinks a magical potion, ignoring the fine print.

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Jackpot

2012 Comedy

Jack embarks on a quest across town to retrieve a hidden stash of something naughty before it's discovered.

Do I Sound Gay?

2014 Documentary

A documentary about the stereotype of the gay voice.

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The Touching

2020 Drama

Brothers David and Marek share a secret borne of their mutual self-discovery. When their experimentation crosses the limits of brotherly love, it creates a distressing rift in their relationship.

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Gingers

2013 Documentary

Explores the lives of gay redheads across Ireland, Israel, and Brazil, celebrating their unique genetic and cultural identities in a world that often marginalizes them.

The Butch Factor

2009 Documentary

A multicultural examination of modern gay male society, exploring how masculinity is defined, accepted, and expanded.