Edge of Seventeen
Summary:
A Eurythmics-obsessed, small-town Ohio youth comes to terms with his sexual identity and his New Wave fashion sense in this gentle coming-out drama, which is set in 1984. When closeted Sandusky teen Eric (Chris Stafford) and his best friend, Maggie (Tina Holmes), accept summer jobs in food service at the local amusement park, they befriend their lesbian manager, An... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Chris Stafford - (Eric)
Tina Holmes - (Maggie)
Andersen Gabrych - (Rod)
Stephanie McVay - (Mom)
Lea DeLaria - (Angie)
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Review:
Although it could have devolved into pointless '80s nostalgia à la The Wedding Singer or sunk into coming-out-of-the-closet platitudes, this low-budget indie successfully nails the nuances of both small-town alternateens and gay self-involvement. Most such films portray their queer protagonists as victims/heroes in a predictable moth-to-butterfl... Continue >>
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