The web series Disposable Teens has taken on some weighty issues across it previous three episodes, and that certainly continues with Episode 8. It deals with the extremely serious issue of male victim sexual assault and date rape, as once more Austin gets into a situation he didn’t expect and doesn’t deserve.
The show is about a gay teenager named Austin (Chris Jehnert) who is forced to run from his home after coming out of the closet. Last season he ended up becoming prey to a charismatic pornographer named Madison (Lucio Nieto). This season he has found his way into the club scene with the help of a cute drug dealer named Houston (Tyler Begnoche) and a charming club promoter named Orlando (Evan Reed). However, there are dangers out there.
The show was inspired by director Brian Pelletier’s own experiences as a young, gay teen runaway, and is one of the few shows to look at the issues homeless LGBT people face. It’s a topic that should get more attention, as LGBT youth are disproportionately affected by homelessness.
You can take a look at Episodes 8 and if you need to catch up, click here.
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