Boys Briefs

Sam Zalutsky
1999-12-12

Award-winning short films about gay first love...
4
83 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Gary Cohen Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") Unowned
Victor Garber Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") Unowned
Mateo Gómez Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice) Unowned
Diego Lopez Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") Unowned
Sam McConnell Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") Unowned
Joe Policek Cute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") Unowned
Joe Quintero Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") Unowned