Movie

Poster Boy

2004 · 98 min

A tense, earnest drama about secrets and political hypocrisy, with a melancholic undertow and a few sharp satirical jabs.

Tagline: Can he keep his secret?
Overview: The gay son of a conservative senator who is also the poster boy for his father's re-election unknowingly befriends a gay activist bent on destroying the hypocritical campaign.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, politics, family, betrayal
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
politics
family
betrayal
love
Places: school
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong