Boys Briefs

Award-winning short films about gay first love...

Boys Briefs — Plot

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.

• Release date
• December 12, 1999
• Runtime
• 83 min
• Genres
• Drama, Romance
• Director
• Simon Chung

Boys Briefs — Cast

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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)

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Diego Lopez Cute Boy 2 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

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Sam McConnell Telephone Toy (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

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Joe Policek Cute Boy 1 (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

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Joe Quintero Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")