The Butch Factor
“What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure.”
2009•1h 16m•4.6•Released
Documentary
What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure. From the Castro culture of the 1970s to today’s Bears and gym rats, this fascinating investigation of gay men and sexuality blows the lid off old stereotypes and showcases a battalion of interviewees including muscle men, rodeo riders, rugby players and cops. The men speak candidly on topics from homophobia to metrosexuality to embracing effeminacy as they reveal what it means to be a gay man in America today.
Director
Christopher Hines
Languages
English
Studio
Rogue Culture Productions
Cast
J. Wesley Adams
Himself (Wes Adams)
David Aguilar
Himself
H.T. Bennett
Himself
Jackson Bowman
Himself
Ellen Brin
Herself
Junior Buendia
Himself
Brent Calderwood
Himself
Vincent Calvarese
Himself
John Campbell
Himself
Gregory Cason
Himself (Psycologist)
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