Revisiting Animal Drill
I was reviewing the Cypher Avenue Youtube channel thinking about the podcasts of yore that have since been removed (for valid reasons) when I noticed that the short film Animal Drill has over 1.2 million views and close to 300 comments. 6 years ago, Cypher…
READ: Pro Wrestler Anthony Bowens Explains Why He Came Out As Bisexual
We’ve seen many “Coming Out Stories” written and posted on the Internet before (*cough* Frank Ocean *cough*), but unlike vague, mysterious, recluse musicians, 26-year-old pro wrestler Anthony Bowens left no room for misinterpretation in this new essay originally published on OutSports.
WATCH: Closeted Gay British Athletes in “The Pass” Film Trailer
With the success of Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight,” we should expect to see more feature films about gay men cropping up by the dozens in 2017 and beyond, British filmmaker Ben A. Williams has already stepped up to the plate with “The Pass.”
Derrick Gordon Announces He Will Become A Firefighter Instead of NBA Player, Let’s Speculate Why
Twenty-Four-year-old Derrick Gordon, the first openly gay Division I NCAA player, has announced that instead of pursuing a career in the NBA, he will train as a firefighter in San Francisco where he currently resides.
Former Montana State football Shares His Coming Out Story
“The end to my football career was bittersweet, because I finally felt it was time to stop hiding who I was. I started talking to guys using online dating apps to possibly meet with others who identified themselves as gay. Once I even brought a…
Openly Gay Baseball Player Glenn Burke Gets a Film; Produced By Jamie Lee Curtis
Thanks to the buzz about Openly gay professional athletes created by Jason Collins and Michael Sam, “Halloween” actress Jamie Lee Curtis has started developing a feature film based on the life of Out MLB baseball player Glenn Burke.
Jason Collins Signs with Nets; Michael Sam Displays Class at NFL Scouting Combine
Former free agent Jason Collins has finally signed with a new team for the first time since announcing to the world that he was gay. This move comes right on the heels of college football player Michael Sam revealing that he is also gay, right before the upcoming NFL draft.
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart on the NFL & Michael Sam’s Coming Out
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, known for pointing out hypocrisies around the world, quickly jumped on the “controversy” of a possible future gay NFL player with a hilarious segment called, “Friday Night Rights”.
College Football Player Michael Sam Comes Out As Gay, Could Be First Out NFL Player
All American defensive lineman, Michael Sam, came out as Gay to his teammates during a preseason game back in August. With the NFL draft coming up, the Missouri Tigers player may be the first openly Gay NFL player in the league.
WATCH: Gay Teen Athlete Comes Out To Homophobic Teammates
Imagine you were a teenage athlete coming Out to your best friends and teammates in the middle of a sneaker store. Now imagine that their reaction was far from positive, downright homophobic even. Imagine it was the gay teen athlete’s own coach being homophobic. This is what young actors reenacted in this segment.
WATCH: Gay Short Film Basketball Drama – ANIMAL DRILL
{rating} Its rare that we find a film, television or web series featuring black gay characters that breaks from the typical stereotypes and story cliches (a group of best gay friends sharing laughs and tears as they look for sex & love). The rare…