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Chaser (2013)
Director: Sal Bardo
Cast: Max Rhyser, Rachel Claire, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Karin Collison
Runtime15 min
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Zach is looking for something. Is it fun or thrills? Is it family? Or is it love? Alienated from his conservative Jewish family and community, a promising, young, gay schoolteacher seeks solace in New York's barebacking scene. Official Selection: Palm Springs International ShortFest, Brooklyn Film Festival, Provincetown International Film Festival.
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Chaser is a critically acclaimed 2013 short film directed by Sal Bardo that follows a young, gay schoolteacher alienated from his conservative Jewish family as he seeks solace in New York's barebacking scene. The film was an official selection at prestigious festivals such as the Palm Springs International ShortFest, Brooklyn Film Festival, and Provincetown International Film Festival, indicating positive reception from critics and festival programmers.
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Directed by Sal Bardo, this 2013 film offers a compelling and intimate look into the life of a young, gay schoolteacher struggling to find his place in the world, with standout performances from Max Rhyser and Ismael Cruz Cordova that bring emotional depth to this exploration of identity, family, and the search for connection.