Straight (2008)
Overview
Straight is a hilarious and subversive excursion into the world of conversion therapy, where homosexuals are reputedly made "straight." Join acclaimed writer/performer David Schmader as he plunges into the heart of this dangerous territory. Schmader, a gay man, pulls no punches with either the conversionists or the gay community in this one-man show.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.011 |
Directed By
Jeff Meyers
Chay Yew
Matthiew Klinck
Crew
Jeff Meyers
Chay Yew
Matthiew Klinck
David Schmader
Ben Nieves
Jeff Meyers
Phil Zelewsky
Frank Swanson
John Patzer
David Kappel
Austin Storms
Tim Jankowski
Scott Hillier
TOP CAST
David Schmader
Performer
Hayden Baptiste
Greg
Thomas Michael
Jonas
Ron Langton
Truth Officer #1
Christopher Mio
Truth Officer #2
Rob Singh
Jerry
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