Movie: Straight

Top 6 Billed Cast

Thomas Michael
Thomas Michael

Jonas

David Schmader
David Schmader

Performer

Hayden Baptiste
Hayden Baptiste

Greg

Ron Langton
Ron Langton

Truth Officer #1

Christopher Mio
Christopher Mio

Truth Officer #2

Rob Singh
Rob Singh

Jerry

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    Straight is a hilarious and subversive excursion into the world of conversion therapy, where homosexuals are reputedly made "straight." Join acclaimed writer/performer David Schmader as he plunges into the heart of this dangerous territory. Schmader, a gay man, pulls no punches with either the conversionists or the gay community in this one-man show.

  • Release Date

    2002-05-01

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