Michael, a Gay Son
- Director: Bruce Glawson
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Michael is a mournful twat...admittedly, it's a sign of the time.
Some may even consider him courageous.
A blisteringly monotonous film of a boisterously boring young man...preparing himself to spring out of the closet to his strained family...played by actors!!!
Now, nothing more than a curiosity.
Watch...
Michael, A Gay Son (1980) from Bruce Glawson on Vimeo.
The(ir) Blurb...
The film concerns Michael's decision to reveal his homosexuality to his family. It follows his preparation in coming out by his participation in a lesbian and gay male peer support group. In this session, several of the participants reveal their own actual experiences, both positive and negative, in coming out to their families. An improvised dramatization of a family counselling session with Michael and his family follows. The session is facilitated by an actual social worker, Karen Kaffko, who specializes in such counselling. Each family member is given the opportunity to explore his or her feelings about Michael being gay. The film concludes with Michael's evaluation of his decision to reveal his homosexuality to his family.
Cast & Characters
David Douglas Kelley as Michael Collins;
Dorothy Janes as Mrs. Collins;
Philip McLeod as Mr. Collins;
Harvey Hamburg as Frank Collins;
Fern Levitt as Susan Collins;
Terry Dunn as Michael's Lover;
Yves Dufour as Michael's Friend;
Michel Lozier as Michael's Friend;
Paul Endicott as Interviewer;
Karen Kaffko as Social Worker