The Adonis Factor

2010

1h 10m

Documentary

LGBTQ+

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Filmmaker Christopher Hines examines certain gay men's obsession with physical perfection and what they will put their bodies through to achieve it.

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In his follow-up to The Butch Factor, director Christopher Hines explores the gay male obsession with body image and the lengths taken to achieve 'perfection'. Through a series of talking heads, he explores circuit parties, gay porn, avant-garde photo shoots, eating disorders, steroid abuse and a great deal more. The ultimate question seems to be, does this fixation on body image make anyone happier? Hines just seems to present the evidence leaving any judgement to the audience. I'm not sure how effective this is, but it's an interesting documentary. Possibly a bit too wide ranging. I'd like to see Hines delve deeper into any of the areas he paddles in here.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Christopher Hines

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Christopher Hines

Narrator

Bruce Vilanch

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Clint Catalyst

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John Ganun

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Quentin Elias

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Christopher Hines examines certain gay men's obsession with physical perfection and what they will put their bodies through to achieve it.

Director: Christopher Hines
Producer: Christopher Hines
Screenwriter: Christopher Hines
Production Co: Rogue Culture Productions
Genre: Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 10m

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