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Bwoy

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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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Monica Castillo New York Times 06/22/2017
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. Go to Full Review Bilge Ebiri Village Voice 06/20/2017
I can't say I wasn't absorbed and troubled by much of this film. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter 03/30/2017
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. Go to Full Review Alexander Ryll Gay Essential 11/03/2018
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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. Go to Full Review Jose Solís The Film Stage 06/30/2017
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John G. Young might have very well made the film that best encompasses what online dating feels like. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/10/2017 The ending will have u jumping around your loving room! Thats what me and my friend were doing!!! Crazy plot twist!! See more 08/22/2017 La historia bien contada aunque es una estupides. Esos errores en los que caen los tontos Gringos y Europeos See more 06/21/2017 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! See more Read all reviews
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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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Movie Info

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
Producer
John G. Young, Dane Harrington Joseph, Anthony Rapp
Screenwriter
John G. Young
Production Co
Novo Novus Productions
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 5, 2017
Runtime
1h 25m
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