From Mormon missionary to comfortably gay rugby player

“Filmmaker Spencer Windes’ debut documentary film tells the story of how he evolved from a Mormon missionary into a comfortably gay man by playing violent contact sports.

On the rugby pitch, hockey rink and rodeo circuit, Windes encounters the subculture of queer athletes busting stereotypes - including their own. Bruised and bloodied, Windes emerges from the scrum having rediscovered a trait common to all men, gay or straight: the need to play.

“Windes’ well-meaning and sweet film is part personal narrative and part exploration of brutal gay mens’ sports like rugby...Windes’ sincerity and the films’ empowering portrayal of gay men make it worthwhile.” = Washington Blade

Straight Acting

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Straight Acting

Release Year: 2006

Duration: 57 min

Availability: Worldwide

“Filmmaker Spencer Windes’ debut documentary film tells the story of how he evolved from a Mormon missionary into a comfortably gay man by playing violent contact sports.

On the rugby pitch, hockey rink and rodeo circuit, Windes encounters the subculture of queer athletes busting stereotypes - including their own. Bruised and bloodied, Windes emerges from the scrum having rediscovered a trait common to all men, gay or straight: the need to play.

“Windes’ well-meaning and sweet film is part personal narrative and part exploration of brutal gay mens’ sports like rugby...Windes’ sincerity and the films’ empowering portrayal of gay men make it worthwhile.” = Washington Blade

Directed by

Spencer Windes

Executive Producer

Jamed Childress

Producer

Amy Sommer

Editors

Spencer Windes

Matt Martin

Writer

Spencer Windes

Music

Lawrence Brown

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Comments

Posted 11/19/09 by Stevie

Im am really glad that their are gay men out there like me I want to get into something like this. Super Good Film.

Posted 08/26/09 by Shannon

Great documentary. Nice to see some gay subject matter that didn’t have anything to do with bar subculture or drag queens. The part with the comedy bit by the “Queen of England” was funny.

Posted 06/07/09 by GeorgeNJ

I thought this was a great film. Everything Lee S.D. above wrote is right on the mark: a film about love, friendship, camaraderie, and a lot of fun. Thanks to Spencer Windes and all those who put this film out there.

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