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Boys Briefs

Boys Briefs

Award-winning short films about gay first love...

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

3.667/10

Release Date

12 December 1999

Country

United States of America

Cast

Gary Cohen

Gary Cohen

Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

Mateo Gómez

Mateo Gómez

Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice)

Diego Lopez

Diego Lopez

Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

Sam McConnell

Sam McConnell

Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

Joe Policek

Joe Policek

Cute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

Joe Quintero

Joe Quintero

Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

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