Dare
Do something you're afraid of.
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A tender, introspective coming-of-age story about a lonely gay teen navigating desire, vulnerability, and the courage to act on forbidden feelings.
Smart and lonely high school senior Ben secretly lusts after bad boy classmate Johnny. After play practice one night for the senior production of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” “light-boy” Ben gives Johnny, the play’s Stanley, a ride home to help him with his lines.
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