Boys Briefs

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1999 · 83 min · Drama · Romance · TMDB 4.2/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Dean Slotar

Cast

• Gary Cohen — Joe (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
• Victor Garber — Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
• Mateo Gómez — Radio Voice (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") (voice)
• Diego Lopez — Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
• Sam McConnell — Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")