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| | Product Details | | Actors: | Spencer Windes; members of gay rugby teams; ice hockey teams and gay rodeo contestants | | Director: | Spencer Windes | | Format: | Color, Director's Cut, Dolby, NTSC | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Studio: | Pissant Productions | | Run Time: | 57 minutes | | DVD Release Date: | December 01, 2005 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 7 reviews |
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0 of 5 found the following review helpful:
What Does this Mean? Sep 17, 2008
"Straight Acting"
What Does this Mean?
Amos Lassen
"Straight Acting is an interesting little documentary about one man's journey from a Mormon missionary to an open gay lifestyle/ Spencer Windes made this film to show us that group of gay men who are involved in contact sports and he shows us that all men, regardless of sexual orientation, need to play.
This is a short film that covers a lot of information and Windes has made it with humor and it is very entertaining. Some gay men may not agree with it because they have never been interested in sports but others have a hard time eschewing the stereotypes that have been assigned to gay men.
The film looks at living an integrated life and this is the story of gay men who either came out while playing sports or who discovered sports after coming out.
The film concentrates on a gay man who decides to join a rugby team which is gay and it shows how the members of the team do not feel that they fit into what many consider to be the traditional gay lifestyle (whatever that means). They are gay and love sports but they do not want to have to pretend to be what they are not so that they can play. The movie should shatter some of the myths that people hold about the way we live. Windes shows us a group within out community that becomes somewhat unseen because others are not aware that we can share our bodies with other men and then go out and play a game of football,
The world is changing in the way it looks at gay men and today gay only teams are floundering as people begin to accept us and we are allowed to play with whomever we want.
The term "straight acting" is something I have never quite understood. I act the way I act which is like the way other people do. My actions do not need a label.
Not completely free from bias (I was interviewed in it) Feb 23, 2008
Kudos to Spence for spending countless hours and a significant amount of his time and money to create this documentary. While the era of segregated "gay-only" teams and rodeos may not have staying power, this has potential historical significance in exploring the social dynamics that took place at that time, driving many to seek out or form gay-friendly groups. It's worthwhile viewing, if anything to understand the genesis of the Bingham Cup.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Must see for all young gay men! Jan 23, 2008
Straight Acting All young gay men should watch this film. It definitely reflects a portion of our community that that becomes invisible due to society's preconcieved notions of what a gay man should be or act like. Butch boys who have yet to find their way and place in the gay world will definitely benefit from veiwing this film. Excellent documentary. Prize-worthy.
Enlightning and engaging Nov 27, 2007
I had never heard the term "straight acting" although after watching the film I realized that I know quite a few men who fit the description. The film challenges our stereotypes of masculinity and femininity by introducing us to men who embrace both being gay and their athleticism or at least their love of sport. The director's personal journey definitely hits home because the film is ultimately about being yourself and breaking out of self or other imposed boundaries.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Enjoyable Mar 28, 2007
This film will hopefully shatter some people's ideas that all gay men love Cher, the club, and shopping. The men interviewed are all very likeable and as another reviewer mentioned, articulate.
My only complaint is that, as a gay man, I really don't fit either of the molds presented in this film. I've been out for some time, but I don't fit into the "femme" or the "butch" scenes. I detest show-tunes and club life just as much as I detest beer and sports. I imagine that the director was trying to showcase another specific walk of gay life, but he's almost painting things to be black & white. Just like the straight world, there are more than just stereotypical "men" and "women" who exist.
I have a straight male friend, who upon finding out I was gay said that he had met many effeminate "nelly" gay men before, and many butch "straight-acting" gay men as well, but he had never met anyone like me... looks like I'm gonna have to make my own movie :P
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