Gay Videos Suitable for Young Gay People
This is the start of a short list of videos suitable for gay male teenagers. We have selected from those suitably categorised in public libraries.
Another Country
| Director | Marek Kanievska |
| Writer | Julian Mitchell (play) |
| Release Date | June 1984 (UK) |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Plot Outline | Based on the life of the young Guy Burgess, who would become better known as one of the Cambridge Spies |
| Awards | Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards |
| Audience | PG - Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers. |
| Availability | Wellington Public Library |
This beautifully photographed film explores the effect of 1930s English Public School life on Guy Bennett. At his school, affairs between boys are accepted as long as it appears their homosexuality is a passing phase and they do not get found out. Guy's attraction for another pupil turns to love and he realises his sexuality is not just a transitory phase, which turns him into a target for criticism.
This is a very good film. It is an important part of gay history.
The Sum of Us
| Director | Geoff Burton, Kevin Dowling |
| Writer | David Stevens, based on his play of the same name |
| Release Date | Kaleidoscope Film, c2002 |
| Genre | Fathers and sons drama |
| Plot Outline | A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s and gay, is searching for "Mr. Right." |
| Awards | 3 wins & 5 nominations |
| Audience | M - Suitable for mature audiences 16 years and over. Note: Contains offensive language and sexual references. |
| Availability | Wellington Public Library |
"Aussie" Film Stars Jack Thompson and Russell Crowe as father & son "best friends", looking for lasting love/companionship with a life partner. The aging "dad", who is a widower, habitually tries to play cupid for his gay 20-something son, seemingly spoiling all chances of "success", and eventually starts a search for his own second love.
This film is hilarious, filled with great gags throughout. The deeper message of tolerance towards gays and lesbians, as well as loyalty to a loved one in need (when the father suffers a stroke, the son refuses to abandon him, caring for him like a parent would care for a small child) is not diminished by the brilliant humor which surrounds it.
