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In TEST, Eddie, a small-town bodybuilder chasing a coveted professional card, lives under the watchful devotion of his religious mother Joanne. After a painful loss, he turns to veteran bodybuilder Mike, whose mentorship pulls him into the dangerous world of performance-enhancing drugs--and sparks a confusing attraction that clashes with his conservative church upbringing. As Eddie reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Abby, he is forced to confront the tension between ambition, desire and identity.

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David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter Jun 26
McConnell’s direction and Yurich’s script might occasionally be earnest to a fault, but the movie’s emotional authenticity and depth of compassion make it an affecting character study. Go to Full Review Brian Bromberger Bay Area Reporter Jul 10
The film is most successful in not only showing us lots of hot sculptured bodies, but as you gaze at these physical marvels, you can’t help seeing the heavy price that is paid. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending Jun 29
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Yurich, who also wrote the impressive screenplay, is terrific as Eddie, a guy chock full of self-doubt, neediness, desire and hope. Yurich commands the screen...Test an extra special addition to the queer canon. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Sam McConnell

Director

Brock Yurich

Actor

Tammy Blanchard

Actor

Mike Edward

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Paloma Garcia-Lee

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Evan Hall

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Movie Info

Synopsis In TEST, Eddie, a small-town bodybuilder chasing a coveted professional card, lives under the watchful devotion of his religious mother Joanne. After a painful loss, he turns to veteran bodybuilder Mike, whose mentorship pulls him into the dangerous world of performance-enhancing drugs--and sparks a confusing attraction that clashes with his conservative church upbringing. As Eddie reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Abby, he is forced to confront the tension between ambition, desire and identity.
Director
Sam McConnell
Producer
Julie Christeas, Daryl Freimark, Brock Yurich
Screenwriter
Brock Yurich
Production Co
Bridge Independent, Tandem Pictures
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+, Sports
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 53m