"The Way He Looks" (2014) (Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho) is a Brazilian coming-of-age film about a blind gay teenager (Leo) navigating school, bullies, his overprotective mom, arguing with his inseparable best friend, finding love, & a new sense of independence. Great film. It did disability rep well. A central conflict is his mom, while … Continue reading Review: The Way He Looks (2014)
Month: June 2022
Review: Acuitzeramo (2022)
Acuitzeramo (2022) on HBO is one of the best short queer films I've seen. It's both painful and hopeful. He's the Official Latino Film And Arts Festival page with a trailer, synopsis, director bio, and director statement. Roberto cut his son in the US out of his life to hide that he was gay. He … Continue reading Review: Acuitzeramo (2022)
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