Back in 2013 we covered the Kickstarter campaign for the movie WInning Dad. Now the film is complete and heading for release very soon in the US exclusively through Vimeo-On-Demand. And to get you ready, we have the trailer.
Here’s the synopsis: ‘Set in Seattle and its surrounding forests, “Winning Dad” tells the story of Colby, an out gay man whose conservative father only begrudgingly accepts his sexual orientation. This quiet denial of Colby’s lifestyle means his dad doesn’t know about his new serious love, Rusty. Colby is convinced that, given the chance, his father and his boyfriend will get along great. He just needs to find the right way for them to meet and bond…
‘In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to grant marriage rights to same sex couples, the movie explores how the narrative of the LGBT struggle in America is evolving. It tackles the lingering generational gap that divides the country’s attitudes on issues of LGBT equality, and also bridges the cultural divide embodied in today’s partisan politics.
‘The film takes the risk of allowing its audience to empathize with the homophobic father. Says Allen: “My experience on a testosterone-fueled ship made me want to tell a story where the homophobe gets a word in. Not because he is right, but because he has the right to say what he feels; if he doesn’t, he won’t grow out of it, he’ll only simmer quietly. ‘Winning Dad’ works in part because even the homophobic character earns your sympathy.”
‘”Winning Dad” tells a tale of generational misunderstanding in a whole new way: fresh, surprising, and moving, it employs a gentle touch to encourage everyone to embrace their own complexity and the complexity of others.’
Take a look at the trailer below.
Turner says
I loved every bit of this, especially Colby. He’s so sweet a character. I also loved Rustys little melodramas and carefree life.
Anytime he looked at Colby, I wished I had someone looking at me like that.
The only parts I didn’t like was the part where Jenny talks about the face of terrorism nonsense, and Michael tossing the Bible away.
Were those scenes really necessary?