Bwoy

2016

1 hr. 25 min.

Drama

LGBTQ+

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8 Reviews

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After the death of his son, Brad (Anthony Rapp) becomes entangled in a chaotic and passionate online love affair with Yenny (Jimmy Brooks), a young Jamaican man. With both Brad and his wife Marcia (De'Adre Aziza) seeking solace in destructive ways, their lives and relationships are pushed to the brink, culminating in tragic confrontations that no one can avoid.

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The ending will have u jumping around your loving room! Thats what me and my friend were doing!!! Crazy plot twist!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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La historia bien contada aunque es una estupides. Esos errores en los que caen los tontos Gringos y Europeos

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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John Young has created a suspenseful psychological thriller that simultaneously asks layered questions about trust, truth, gender and sexuality. The writing, cinematography, editing and ensemble acting is superb. Thank god for indie films. Look out for John Young!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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John G. Young

Director

Anthony Rapp

Brad

De'Adre Aziza

Marcia

Jermaine Rowe

Demetrius

Drew Allen

Boss

Jimmy Brooks

Yenny

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Monica Castillo

New York Times

Mr. Young, who also wrote the script, teases out the story in bits of coy hints and half-truths about a tragic accident, leaving too many questions unanswered.

Jun 22, 2017

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Bilge Ebiri

Village Voice

I can't say I wasn't absorbed and troubled by much of this film.

Jun 20, 2017

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Sheri Linden

Hollywood Reporter

Circumstances that might have been static in less skilled hands are given tantalizing life by Young, the actors and the deft camerawork of cinematographer Ryan Balas.

Mar 30, 2017

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Alexander Ryll

Gay Essential

Bwoy delves into deep-seated issues concerning intimacy, race, identity and trust in what seems to be a relevant cautionary tale about the tangled distortions involved in today's online dating world.

Rated: 8

Nov 3, 2018

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Jose Solís

The Film Stage

John G. Young might have very well made the film that best encompasses what online dating feels like.

Rated: B

Jun 30, 2017

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James Wegg

JWR

A viewing is highly recommended: decide for yourself whether lies can conquer all or just how much of a bwoy Yenny might be.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 10, 2017

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Synopsis

After the death of his son, Brad (Anthony Rapp) becomes entangled in a chaotic and passionate online love affair with Yenny (Jimmy Brooks), a young Jamaican man. With both Brad and his wife Marcia (De'Adre Aziza) seeking solace in destructive ways, their lives and relationships are pushed to the brink, culminating in tragic confrontations that no one can avoid.

Director: John G. Young
Executive Producer: Daniel Armando, Howard Bernstein, Dane Harrington Joseph
Screenwriter: John G. Young
Production Co: Novo Novus Productions
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 5, 2017

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