The Disco Years (1994)
Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing lessons. His friendship with Matt becomes his first love, and then Matt turns on Tom with homophobic venom. Later, Matt and Matt's new girlfriend trash the classroom of an effeminate teacher with more vicious homophobia. At first, Tom joins in heaping scorn on the teacher, then he has to decide if it isn't time to open the closet door. A crisis of sorts ensues with his mom, and disco proves to be a balm.
Director: Robert Lee King
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Matt Nolan as Tom |
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Gwen Welles as Melissa |
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Dennis Christopher as Mr. Reese |
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Russell Scott Lewis as Matt |
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Robin Michele Stewart as Denise |
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Robb Willoughby as Teddie |
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BoJesse Christopher as Bryan |
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Wendy Brokaw as Nadia |
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Steve Rally as Dance Instructor |
| Directing | Robert Lee King | Director |
| Production | John Peter James | Producer |
| Editing | Paul McCudden | Editor |
| Writing | Robert Lee King | Writer |
| Production | Robert Lee King | Producer |
| Camera | Greg Gardiner | Director of Photography |
