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Acting Straight

2019 · 27 min

A short, thoughtful documentary that turns an uncomfortable mirror on its own community, prompting reflection more than spectacle.

Genres
Documentary
Tagline
Masculinity in the gay scene
Overview
Directors Willem and Tofik take a closer look at their own experiences and engage in conversation with other gays about their position in the gay scene. Where one consciously distances himself from strict expectations, the other seems to be losing out. Acting Straight exposes an uncomfortable truth. Pride may be their motto, but the fear of not being masculine enough has gripped many gays.
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Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, sexuality, gender, isolation
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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