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Defying Gravity (1997)
Director: John Keitel
Cast: Daniel Chilson, Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield, Linna Carter
Runtime92 min
RatingNR
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Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.
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Defying Gravity from 1997 offers an intimate, nuanced exploration of identity and sexual orientation, anchored by strong performances from leads Daniel Chilson and Niklaus Lange. Director John Keitel brings a thoughtful, character-driven approach that will particularly appeal to fans of indie dramas that tackle LGBTQ+ themes with sensitivity and depth.
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Defying Gravity is a 1997 independent romantic drama film directed by John Keitel and starring Daniel Chilson, Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield, and Linna Carter. Filmed in 13 days, using a cast largely of first-time actors, the film played the gay and lesbian film festival circuit in 1997 and 1998. It was Keitel's first film as a writer-director.
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