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The first film in Queer Culture Cinema's "Summer of Todd" season. Gay indie director Todd Verow enters into the queer mainstream with his latest effort. With two ...
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Gay high school senior Joe is not quite out to his family and has for years been in love with his best friend Andrew. As Joe and Andrew explore the gay world ...
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Sinopse: Joe está no colegial e sonha cursar a faculdade de artes mas não tem dinheiro pra nada. Seu amigo Andrew joga futebol americano no time da ...
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A portrait of Peter Cates lovable Maine storyteller and eccentric collector of 40000+ classical records. Directed by Mara Cates.
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Following the sisters as they roadtrip down to the Maine coast with their family and some friends. Shot on location during the first week of July 2006. Music by ...
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