Tag Archives: film
Review: Boy Erased
If a present-day story about gay conversion therapy camps seems far fetched, then I am sorry to inform you that there are kids across the world today who would disagree. Boy Erased is a biographical film based on Gerrard Conley’s 2016 memoir. It was adapted for the screen and directed by Joel Edgerton. The film tells the story of Jared Eamons, an only child, an avid runner, an aspiring writer, and a Arkanas college student. On his journey from adolescence into adulthood, Eamons begins to uncover…
Not Like Me
Space Bird Media’s Danielle Hastie‘s short film Not Like Me will premiere at New Farm Cinemas. This 10 minute short film is about a 12-year old boy who becomes obsessed with fruit and vegetable carving to escape memories of family violence. The story is about the effects of domestic violence on kids, in a way that is offbeat. Not Like Me is a hopeful look at dealing with the monsters and finding good role models who help us navigate a path to happiness.
