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Strange Fruit

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Synopsis

A gay John Grisham–style thriller, Kyle Schickner’s gripping Strange Fruit follows a young New York City attorney as he investigates the Louisiana lynching of a childhood pal.

Review

William Boyals (Kent Faulcon), an accomplished young black attorney, returns to his rural Louisiana hometown after a gay friend, Kevlin, is the victim of a horrendous hate crime. Local Sheriff Jensey (Tom Jones) seems less than committed to finding the killer—or killers—sending William sniffing around for the truth himself. Staking out the bayou gay bar that Kevlin was lynched outside, and its secretive denizens, he begins to suspect a diabolical conspiracy. And where there's a conspiracy, and lots of racists and homophobes, there's danger. Redneck cops, closet cases, complacent townies and a bitter past make William's quest one he may not complete—or survive.

Schickner's ambitious low–budget thriller delivers all the goods of the best big–budget Hollywood equivalents – unexpected twists, nail–biting suspense, a mind–blowing climax and loads of atmosphere (John Sayles' Passion Fish was shot in the same region). The film also examines, with an honest harshness, the strains many gay African–Americans endure within their own communities.

-- Lawrence Ferber

Product Format Information

DVD : $17.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 631008060699
Catalog #: DV2267042

Studio : Ariztical Entertainment

Languages: English (Primary)

Keywords

African-American/People of Color, Family Life, Friendship, Gay Male, Gay/Lesbian, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense, The South

Genres

Culture Q Connection, Drama

Customer Reviews

Excellent Film

Buddhaman wrote on 09/06/2008:

I thought this movie accurately depicted the homophobia and racism that still is far to prevalent in the South. It was gut wrenching to watch the central character's tortured relationship with his mother. It was refreshing, however, to see a strong masculine and attractive African American gay man handling his business! This movie is a must see and a must have for any video collection.

A breath of fresh air

Toby Ross wrote on 03/09/2008:

I rented and watched it last night. I loved it. The guys who gave it bad reviews do not have the slightest idea what difficulties the constraints of a limited budget pose. Finally a movie with a gay subject matter that can be enjoyed by regular audiences , not just a gay ghetto commercial for jaded queens. The locations were breath taking, let me ask; how many times to you get to see the Louisiana bayou in a gay movie? What we usually get is a New York, LA, SF yawner and the plethora of cruising venues (bigger yawn), here we see is something different for a change. How refreshing! (Not to mention suspenseful and touching). I thought it was better then most gay films I have seen and left you feeling entertained and enlightened not vacant. Kudos to you and your wonderful film Kyle Schickner.