Defying Gravity

Starring:Daniel Chilson, Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield, Linna Carter, Seabass Diamond, Lesley Tesh, Ryan Tucker, Nicki Lynn, Laura Fox, Kevin P. Wright, Matt Steveley, David Tuchman, Nick Spano, Jess Martell, Katrina Holden Bronson, Jeffrey Hiner, Michael Angelo, Marie Charles, Tammy Lynch, Erika Cohen
Director: John Keitel
Studio: Wolfe Video
Product Type: DVD

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One of my favorite movies!
Sweet love story with good eye candy
A College Education
WOW! Awesome gay drama!
A Cathartic Film

Defying Gravity
Starring: Daniel Chilson , Niklaus Lange , Don Handfield , Linna Carter , and Seabass Diamond
Director: John Keitel
Manufacturer: Wolfe Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: 1884190618
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Customer Reviews:

One of my favorite movies!.......2007-04-04

Now, I have to admit..the acting in this movie is not the most stellar you will ever see on the planet. BUT, if you look beyond that to the message....this is the movie for you. It probably is one the movies in my collection that I watch the most.

You have frat brothers....2 gay, one straight. A great story line...and a truly great story about how allied (straight) persons can be a great support to GLBT individuals in need! I love the ending of the story (which I will not spoil for you).

It's not too deep...but great to sit and enjoy!

Sweet love story with good eye candy.......2007-03-08

Read the review by J.Edkin, I can't describe this movie much better. It is a sweet gay romance with many cliched elements like coming out and violence, but it is very realistic (listen closely to what seems to be some bad dialogue or poor writing and you will realize that is how college students really do talk and act!) and quite touching. The eye-candy is great, from the 2 gay leads to even the straight best friend! And Don Handfield, what a cutie--if he told me he wanted to wake up next to me in bed there is no way I could say no, no matter how in the closet I was! Watch Chilson's facial expressions in the hospital scene at the end and you will simply melt! And watch the credits for a "hidden" scene, that will make you swoon even more! A very enjoyable film. If you like sweet romances (some might call it sappy), you may find yourself watching this movie repeatedly!

A College Education.......2007-01-20

"DEFYING GRAVITY"

A College Education

Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride

"Defying Gravity" (Wolfe Video) is a film that you can't help but like even with all of its flaws and pauses that say nothing. There is a great deal of deep emotion as opposed to cheap sentimentality and the script has all good intentions. It's like a cute little kitten that you just want to pick up and hug. The story is believable and everything seems right on.
There is political incorrectiveness, the movie was made on a shoestring of a budget, the photography is not great and most of the cast are amateurs, but so what? When the two guys in the movie tell each other of their true feelings, all of the rest seems of no importance. The movie is filled with heart and soul and concentrates on the beauty of love. Gravity is defied when baseness and immortality are swept away and what we see is sincere devotion and profane introspection. It is a simple, unpretentious and unsophisticated jewel of a movie.
The movie hits hard despite its flaws. It takes a while to get into the film, until you are halfway to the end you feel uncomfortable with it. Fraternity life is depicted as too convincing. The idea of buying into a group that pretends camaraderie is preposterous (although many of us that went to college actually did the same). It seemed as if we were off on a tour of college fraternity life and then something wonderful happened. The movie began to gather momentum just as I was ready to say, "I've seen enough"
Let's take a look at what the film is all about. The basic idea of the movie is about defying who you really are. And deals with our, as gay people, or greatest fear--being bashed because of who we are. Griff, a college student has to hide his sexual identity and has to change pronouns because his date to a party is a he and not a she, By doing this his actions define the title of the film. He does not defy gravity; he doesn't defy the reality of being himself and this is hard as defying gravity. Griff is frustrated because he must listen to his straight friend's tales of lust and love and his friend Pete is frustrated because Griff won't let anyone know that they are gay lovers. This pain is heightened when Pete is gay-bashed and Griff has information about the crime but he knows by telling it, he will out himself.
It is the sincerity of the film that won me over. As we reached the climax, my disinterest changed to smiles and compassion. Sometimes it takes great moral courage and character to do the right thing. Griff, played by Daniel Chilson, underplays with almost sheer perfection. He exhibits repressed middle-class indecisiveness and he shows us that the major decisions in life come only after soul searching and slow deliberation. Even with the lack of acting talent, the movie touches us on many different levels.
"Defying Gravity" is a beautiful little love story. It is simple, doesn't preach and looks at issues that concern us greatly Even though the plot is predictable, it squarely and unapologetically addresses and depicts love in many of its forms----the asexual, friendship love between Griff and his friend Todd, who tries so hard to understand him, the love of Griff and Pete which rises to a beautiful crescendo in the hospital scene (that will almost make you swoon due to its beauty, and parental love for their son,
"Defying Gravity" is a beautiful gift to receive as it takes us in, wraps us in love and makes us feel all warm and fuzzy. Forget the problems, sit back and be encompassed by pleasure while watching it.

WOW! Awesome gay drama!.......2006-10-02

This film is most definately one of the best I've ever seen. The casting, acting, photography, plot is all top-notch. The story is about a young college student/frat brother "Griff" who's hiding his sexual preference from the world. Although he is in love, he denies his feelings from even himself until his boyfriend "Pete" is bashed for being at a gay hangout, and is rendered comatose and in critical condition. Griff is the only witness to the crime but in order to brings Pete's assailents to justice, must step forward and admit that he was with Pete at the gay coffee shop the night of the attack.
Griff must decide if his love for Pete is as important to him as his status, and reputation on campus. Can he possibly make things right with Pete while keeping his image together, or must he sacrifice his own lifestyle? An absolute INCREDIBLE performance in struggling to find himself in a most difficult situation. A very heart warming tale of love, true friendship with a straight peer, new friendships and the ultimate pursuit of happiness. I LOVE THIS FILM!

A Cathartic Film.......2006-08-13

This is a slow film that allows you to explore the complexities of human love. It is a zetetic look into the psyche of a broken heart. Although the acting is somewhat inchoate, it is nonetheless a cathartic film. I found myself in tears at the end. Throughout the film, various characters find their own sense of humanity and love. It is through these discoveries that real love is found. I highly recommend this motion picture.

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Defying Gravity
Starring: Linna Carter , Daniel Chilson , Seabass Diamond , Laura Fox , and Don Handfield
Director: John Keitel
Manufacturer: Colorado Film Foundation
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Three Documentaries on the Design, Construction and Installation of the Frederic C. Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum, Designed by Daniel Libeskind . . . . . . . . . SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT: Thom Mayne, Daniel Libeskind, and Arata Isozaki vie for the coveted commission to design the expansion to the Denver Art Museum. SPATIAL DANCE: Documents the two-and-a half-year design process in Berlin and Denver led by Daniel Libeskind and his team. DEFYING GRAVITY: Three years of complex construction and curatorial preparation culminate in the building's on time and on budget completion.

Average customer rating:

One of my favorite movies!
Sweet love story with good eye candy
A College Education
WOW! Awesome gay drama!
A Cathartic Film

Defying Gravity [Region 2]
Starring: Daniel Chilson , Niklaus Lange , Don Handfield , Linna Carter , and Seabass Diamond
Director: John Keitel
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

One of my favorite movies!.......2007-04-04

Sweet love story with good eye candy.......2007-03-08

A College Education.......2007-01-20

WOW! Awesome gay drama!.......2006-10-02

A Cathartic Film.......2006-08-13

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