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Tru Loved (2008)

Director: Stewart Wade

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From Time Out New York

Tru (Townsend) is a teenage fag hag loyal to the cause. The offspring of lesbian moms, she’s got a gay-straight alliance to run; she’s also promised to keep mum about the sexuality of her friend Lodell (Thompson). As coming-out movies go, Tru Loved is no downer. Nobody dies, or prays the gay away. Despite the punning title, the gags carry the dialogue with surprising élan. If Juno has become the yardstick of teenspeak, then these kids are doing okay: Why say “beard” when you can say “Katie Holmes” instead? There are some unfortunate lapses into ye olde world of West Side Story, but hey—it’s not flaming without a nod to musical theater.

Author: Anna King 2008-10-14 18:47:30

Time Out New York Issue 681: October 16 - 22, 2008

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  • Duff said...
    Posted on Oct 17 2008 17:47 It's a must see!!!
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  • Lucy said...
    Posted on Oct 17 2008 17:27 I saw Tru Loved at a festival in New York and found it charming, funny and quite wonderful. The audience seemed to agree with my love for this special film.
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Tru Loved

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Director: Stewart Wade

Cast: Najarra Townsend, Matthew Thompson, Jake Abel full cast

Rated: NR

Duration: 102 mins

US Release: Oct 17 2008


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