Park City
We're now huddled under a propane heater waiting for the shuttle bus to take us back to the Eccles parking lot having just gotten out of Save Me. Damn. That was a really good film! Quick synopsis: Mark is a lost, young, gay man who leads a wild life of meaningless sex and drugs who gets checked into a 12-step, Christian, “ex-gay” ministry specializing in healing “sexual brokenness” by his brother after he “hits bottom.” While in this program he develops a close relationship with out of the other guys in the “program“ that challenges both themselves and those around them. The result is a really poignant tale about love, understanding and personal and spiritual growth. And I don’t mean that in a cliché way at all. The film is really quite beautiful and would be so even without the sensitive subject matter. Deep down, it’s really a story about love and acceptance of self regardless of sexual orientation. I think Kit really hit the nail on the head when she described it as “the film that did everything Brokeback Mountain was supposed to have done but failed miserably at.” Meaning… it’s not a film that is only interesting or noteworthy because there’s a scene of man-on-man action. I highly recommend seeing this film if it gets picked up for US distribution.
So... the rundown on films for the day:
On A Tighrope – Good documentary. Well received. Check it out if you have the opportunity.
Tanju Miah – Don’t go out of your way.
The Legacy – Nice film, but lacking in character substance.
Save Me – You have to see this.
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