Boys Briefs (1999)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

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")

Joe Policek

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

Joe Quintero

Anthony (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")

Director & Crew

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