The Skinny

The Skinny

Directed by Patrik-Ian Polk

2012103 min5.5 / 10

A comedic ensemble piece about a tight-knit group of Black queer friends navigating reconnection, secrets, and interpersonal drama over a weekend in New York.

Five black Brown University classmates, four gay men and a lesbian, reunite in New York City for a weekend of fun, sins, secrets, lies and drama.

Essence

Ensemble

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