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| Conor Donnally. Copyrights @ headshots, 2017 |
This film reveals Jack’s enormous need for belonging as he cries out for acceptance, love, and respect. Redemption may be on its way.
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| Conor Donnally. Copyrights @ headshots, 2017 |
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| Max Emerson, writer/director/celebrity Copyrights @ Festival in LA 2016 |
Praising this distinctive, character-driven debut project by writer/director Max Emerson (“Eastsiders,” “Hit the Floor,” and the “Glee” TV Series). He leveraged his celebrity status to crowdfund a film that centers on LGBTQ+ youth issues and how to address them.
“Hooked” contains some clichéd elements and unrealistic scenarios that could have been avoided. For some viewers, this film might be frustrating, leading them to wonder if, in general, all gay people behave like this in real life.
Overall, the actors did a compelling job portraying the complex and paradoxical experiences of being gay and homeless in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
According to recent statistics, in America, LGBTQ+ young people are eight times more likely to be homeless. These youths are twice as likely to face sexual abuse, develop severe drug addictions, experience psychological problems, or even contemplate suicide.
The producers will donate 50% of the proceeds to nonprofit organizations that support troubled young people.
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Partner organizations include the Ali Forney Center, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, The Albert Kennedy Trust (UK), Lost and Found, and GLAAD.
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