'PRETTY BOY' Award Winning LGBT Short Film (2017) Dir. by Cameron Thrower

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Sean is taken to a motel and is given a prostitute for his 18th birthday by his father. He must sleep with her to "fix" his questionable homosexuality.
"Pretty Boy" is a coming of age story of a young bullied teen, Sean, struggling with his sexuality and the hardships of high school. After his father finds some questionable magazines in his room, this devout Christian will go to any lengths to get his son to find the light and "perform" the way a man should. Sean is introduced to Katie, a prostitute that understands the stigmas of modern society and helps him see the true light that is within him.
"Pretty Boy" is meant to inspire our youth to follow their hearts, to seek out their true family if "...the family they were born into isn't the family they're meant to be with."
Staring:
Nick Eversman (www.imdb.com/name/nm2956414/)
Rebekah Tripp (www.rebekahtripp.wixsite.com/a...)
Jon Briddell (www.imdb.com/name/nm0108637/?r...)
Director/ Writer/ Producer: Cameron Thrower (www.cameronthrower.com)
Director of Photography: Jesse Aragon (www.jessearagon.com/)
Music By: Lillard Anthony
(www.imdb.com/name/nm4184450/?r...)
Production Designer: Gustavo Ramos
Editor: Cameron Thrower
Associate Producers: Mike Chodler, Wiley Ho, Corey Cloos, Anne Montavon, Jeremy Rodriguez, & Tom Scorer
Costume Designer: Gustavo Ramos
Production Manager: Anne Montavon
First Assistant Director: Jeremy Rodriguez
Gaffers: Doug Potts & Brad Wilder
Best Boys: Nick Federoff & Rob Kramig
Sound Mixer: Chris Dowske
Assistant Costume Designer: Taylor Casteen
Key Make-up: Brooke Davis Darwin
Art Lead Man: Taylor Casteen
Production Assistants: Mike Schill & Kate Henrikson

[@cameronthrower]

Hi everyone! Writer/ Director of "Pretty Boy" here instagram.com/camthrow/. Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for all the love and support for our film, "Pretty Boy". The cast and crew love reading your personal stories in the comments. You continue to inspire us! Follow us on Instagram above for new project updates!

[@m3nchie387]

Cameron Thrower hello I love this flim !!!

[@miguelmarshall7654]

You and everyone involved are absolutely amazing !!! This made a difference

[@miniriver4865]

Cameron Thrower oh my i didn’t want it to end, so strong, powerful, i felt it, great message, i hope you keep doing more, 💋❤️💋❤️ btw, love the cast!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dariansingh9855]

Thank you for making this film, you’ve made me realize something about myself😊

[@adeleandabiane]

Make more omggg

[@k-swizzle3076]

“THEN IF YOU WANNA EAT A PUMPKIN MUFFIN, YOU EAT A PUMPKIN MUFFIN. AND YOU DONT LET ANYONE DENY YOU THAT FUCKIN PUMPKIN MUFFIN,” this. this is what the world needed.

[@galaxy-krt813]

common mistakes! Best thing I've heard in a long time.

[@zahrar1204]

common mistakes! FUCKING BRILLIANT

[@vanessaparsons8746]

I Died at that part

[@saybyebyetocomedy]

"It must be exhausting trying to fix something that's not broken." Well that was a punch to my heart.

[@machinegirliey]

Yeah fr. It made me cry because I understood how it feels 😤😢💅

[@MonocromiaGuild]

Same....Ben quoting it everywhere I can...

[@DeeLiciousx]

Just hiding something that isn't broke is hard enough.

[@guiltypleasure5176]

Pretty Boy is SO REAL. This boy is utterly gorgeous. Not just his face. His innocent smile. His gentle demeanour. His beautiful soul. I absolutely adore Sean. And the actor did a good job playing him too. But HATS OFF HATS OFF to Katie. LOVE HER. She stole the mfing show. She's so strong, fierce, independent, supportive, kind and knows her freaking worth. Definition of SLAY

[@icednillatea]

"How long have you _liked_ pumpkin muffins?" .."always?" *_"then if you wanna eat a punpkin muffin then you eat a pumpkin muffin and you dont let anybody deny you that fuckking pumpkin muffin"_* Words to live by folks

[@camillacabello491]

MomComePickMeUp ImScared lmao that part was playing when I read your comment

[@shadowx2652]

Wonder is she says that to her son.

[@themirrorsofmymind]

*_"Oh, look, Miss. Muffins!"_*_ I loved that! This gal just wanted a fucking muffin and she was woman enough to cry with glee..._ FROM THE BOOK: _"Knee Deep in Paradise"_ by Brett Butler. As Butler compares her own fatherless childhood to a _Shilrey Timple_ film, she recalls a moment when a supporting character becomes excited by gifts left at the orphanage in the night by an anonymous benefactor...

[@GuidingLightDogs]

"I think I've always known, i just didn't know what it was" - The most relatable quote I've ever heard

[@dhaikikamina9824]

Lucifer Hood i know what he meant..i have gone through this n being asked that question. before he could say it when katy asked i already answered the question with the same words..

[@grumpbutler7850]

Lucifer Hood #same

[@dhaikikamina9824]

But it feel good to know yourself.. and finally be free after coming out.. whatever the consiquence..

[@angelpaladin]

Lucifer Hood YOUR RIGHT

[@dhaikikamina9824]

InaudibleBoom he is not cowardly for women He is not ATTRACTED OR ORIENTED to women Its a diference

[@jume9342]

*She threw her cigarette out of the window twice* What a sassy legend

[@JustMe-zc5qj]

I think she smoke because she has a lot a troubles (mostly with her familly) 😢

[@cringxpine]

Just Me I guess she smokes because many hookers smoke.

[@hisserenehighness5930]

If they'd made this into a TV show about Katie and Sean's friendship, I'm telling you it would have ran for 10 seasons and been a Netflix Original.

[@sandrastyles2453]

i would watch it all

[@byealex7607]

Rebecca Tripp is awesome here!

[@skycrafter2042]

id love a full series of katie acting like a parent to him and being a friend

[@AndyMHB]

yepp

[@thelautiser]

just imagine Katie helping and caring about Sean as his Mom. and then helping each other to make her get the tutory of her son. AMAZING

[@daisy_119]

She went from "Mommy", to "Mother" real fast 😂 Good to know she was so supportive to the boy.

[@ribkors9056]

"salt and vinegar?" *_"correct"_*

[@lazytown6344]

Underbite me

[@pixelpudding3914]

Mood

[@lazytown6344]

Sister Peppa Nononono salt and vinegar is the best

[@ribkors9056]

@Sister Peppa sweetie listen to the hooker

[@lazytown6344]

Sister Peppa I will fight you

[@sofiakatsoulis8410]

"it must be exhausting trying to fix something that's not broken".. just let people be.

[@jtwatts7990]

I think what gets me is the beginning when he tells her about the magazine and her face of realization. And when he started crying and said that he prayed to God to take it away. I honestly could not relate any harder. Back when I was ashamed of who I was. I'm 21 and couldn't be any prouder of who I've become 💖

[@modano1509]

You are beautiful

[@i_took_a_chonce]

I'm so proud of you You're really brave ♥️

[@SirKolass]

I'm so glad I never went through this, I knew I liked guys since I was a kid, but I never thought much of it.

[@walter4708]

im 14 and I'm glad that i learn lessons from the older people.

[@robbyducot6553]

Same here. I'm so proud of you, mate.

[@ksdpv1405]

Did you know that he was 31 when this movie was recorded? I’m just saying. Oh men I’m so jealous of his genes, he looks like he’s 16 or sth.

[@joeperalta6412]

no way he was 31

[@sethc6663]

@@joeperalta6412 Close enough he was actually 29

[@zooe9559]

31 wHaT

[@bread6926]

It must be exhausting trying to fix something thats not broken

[@markcolley1914]

Board Riggy well said

[@bread6926]

Mark Colley yep wise words

[@michaelcurtis4627]

It sure is

[@SummerBreezey]

Board Riggy Story of my life & I've done so much for my parents & other loved 1s to be soooo proud but sadly not the case... I've spent 37 yrs trying to earn the love that's supposed to "naturally" be there but to no avail... I'm not LGBT but if any of my 3 kids ever said they were they'd just keep getting the unconditional love I've felt before I even knew them! my heart just 💔 for kids not accepted & loved for whoever they are even if their parents or whoever might not agree with certain things smh

[@c1a2t3a4p5i6l7l8a9r]

It is. But I'd say I'm a better person for it.

[@alyssajones610]

its been in my recommendation for like 2 years and im so happy i watched

[@alices7130]

Same, I don't fucking know Why I haven't watched this before

[@angelaziegler5030]

I avoided it because they looked gay

[@catharinabrn8647]

Saaamee

[@hugjoonie3176]

AL same

[@maddi4699]

me too

[@xFlloyd]

The woman who plays Katie is AMAZING. This is a really touching little film.

[@pjs9265]

This is quite simply, a masterpiece, I've watched it a dozen times. The acting is superb, the script is realistic and the dialog is perfect and real. I'd like to see a sequel someday.

[@mysteryhuman5531]

Omg I just want to hug the poor boy he looks so fragile and soft hearted the poor thing

[@mysteryhuman5531]

Madison Meyer ?? What’s your point? I’m confused and what you’re trying to say here

[@MG-ks1qg]

He's thredded. (So thin he's shredded)

[@elizabethpavelka2998]

Honestly the Katy needs it more

[@ericalynn6839]

"walk out the door if the family you were born with isn't the family you should be with because there's a family out there for everyone, even for you my pretty boy." 😭❤

[@weirdhuman1703]

elynn1032 Me: walked out the door

[@ilovepuppies575]

elynn1032 I love this film😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👑

[@dbmyers2]

Typical hater troll! Why are you even here and why did you watch this?

[@dbmyers2]

Typical bigot TROLL. Why are you even on this page? Why did you even watch this film?

[@atheisthumanist2719]

One of my best part in the short film, The context was very strong, Every Homosexual person feels like he's not at the right family ..

[@lysandish3265]

I love this story, because it shows that you should not only accept your kids for who they are, but the main thing is that you should never judge a book by its cover. People look at Katie and they think “slut” or “whore” But she was doing it for no other reason to help provide for her son, who she can’t even see anymore. She’s an incredible person who was willing to take time out of her day to give a boy a proper birthday, and to help him out.

[@august1224]

years later and I'm still coming back to rewatch this

[@mayazedek7261]

Me too

[@davidzapien8879]

Same :)

[@danielyee6279]

I still cry eventho I rewatch it

[@brettsutter593]

Same g

[@losersclub3693]

same I'm crying

[@calvincastillo2714]

I thought Katie was a bitch in the beginning but it's turns out that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. She's really compassionate and kind-hearted. Heard out what he had to say and gave him advice. Everyone needs a friend like Katie

[@calvincastillo2714]

And Katie's message is so inspirational... Katie, we love u

[@lamia3008]

Blinkk

[@kabil2938]

BLΛƆKPIИK in your oreos

[@emptyandi5582]

Nice word bro.......i like it ..from india manipur{manipur}

[@user-qo9lk1kq8f]

BLΛƆKPIИK in your oreos BLINKS 😍❤️

[@fvf9043]

"How are my boobs?" "Cute" "Yup... You're gay." I seriously love Katie and this movie so much omg

[@Chickin-mz9rv]

Silver Bells your welcome

[@jeffojeef1343]

I watched this a while ago. I got really emotional. At the time I was a closeted gay with a dad who told me and my siblings if we were gay it was a phase and unacceptable. Now my whole family being gay. Including myself. He has learned to accept everyone and grown past his bullshit. Im out now and accepted

[@godwindejolde1211]

This is one of the reasons why I don't judge prostitutes. They have reasons behind their jobs. This film is quite inspiring and emotional. It's not easy too to get out from the closet. However, we need somebody to listen attentively from us.❤️❤️❤️

[@delta6302]

“If you want a pumpkin muffin, you eat that pumpkin muffin. You don’t let anyone deny you that pumpkin muffin.” I love her

[@agustinbarquero8898]

I love her too.

[@hhgd468]

The best way to say "bitch u gay? Own that shit"

[@rropett]

Lol yes baby

[@rropett]

Yes baby

[@Oofity0922]

Delta same

[@hharrystyles8482]

The boy is so cute and his smile is so sweet I wanna hug him so bad

[@_eysha]

omg it's harry styles

[@_eysha]

wait ur gay? I KNEW IT!

[@_eysha]

jk lol

[@hharrystyles8482]

@@_eysha I wish I was Harry Styles. I am a girl btw

[@_eysha]

I know I'm just kidding

[@Soulinescent]

One of those few short films to represent a new point of view of a troubled gay boy and a hooker lady who also happened to be a mother. Such a unique story with well written characters and beautifully composed movie tone.🙂 I come back to see it again and again.

[@gelora1260]

I will never stop coming back here

[@pride353]

Me too

[@quiznakstuff2221]

THAT PUMPKIN MUFFIN METAPHOR WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS MOVIE

[@weirdlyshortalien617]

True

[@coralwincapaw4793]

Quiznak stuff

[@RSStarfire]

Quiznak stuff with this comment, your user, and your profile pic I automatically like you

[@andrewchew4822]

Quiznak stuff what’s the metaphor?

[@itsmetheherpes1750]

then... this is a pretty bad movie. but what to expect from gay movies

[@alessandraleigh9919]

“It must be exhausting trying to fix something thats not broken.”

[@pochizzers362]

Alessandra Leigh that’s so damn true

[@gabbylajesse8923]

Alessandra Leigh “try to fix me up but I’m not broken.” SHAWN MENDEEESSS

[@richl]

I was going to write that too. Done it all my life, I'm exhausted.

[@hayleyharries3175]

Alessandra Leigh

[@ruth2710]

That line hurt me so much. It’s just so damn true. It really is exhausting pretending to be someone else. Trying to fix yourself. Like honestly. I’m so tired of it. I’m going to remember this line

[@marlenejones5481]

“Disgusting” *Excuse me I’m a human, not a mirror.*

[@choreobyvyktur6056]

Fuck, lol.. That would have hurt that lady

[@HeatherHeatherHeatherandme]

Can I use this as a comeback

[@marlenemjones]

Heather,Heather,Heather...and me yes

[@elizabethmlangeni1722]

I hate you

[@lilpissbaby6332]

“it must be exhausting trying to fix something thats not broken” -Katie 2017

[@MDD-yt]

im crying so bad, Katie it's such a good person and she just left :(

[@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade]

I think she left to see her son or something ;.;

[@MDD-yt]

@@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade I wish she did :´(

[@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade]

@@MDD-yt What do you mean "wish"? Is this based on a true story or something?

[@MDD-yt]

@@Pikachu_Duck_Lemonade no hahahah I just felt this story

[@jennoir6243]

i was sad because they probably won't see each other again. she left no contact info none of that. Shes such a nice person, they need each other lol

[@cinnamonbred22]

The sweetest thing was when I realized that she bought him a pumpkin muffin and told him that she needs one more thing: a candle, because its his birthday :--(

[@kaylahrae.]

cat torres oh crap

[@oriazelin4466]

Forgot about that too lmaoo^^

[@thelivingmeme572]

cat torres xD

[@thelivingmeme572]

cat torres yas

[@cemalgedik4063]

Hı, im Turkish. And i loved this film so much. Homofobia is very widespread in Turkey. İ have a bisexual friend. And people are thinking is so weird. First i was thinking this way but she s so lovely. İ change my mind. İ hope homofobia is ends in short time.

[@agustinbarquero8898]

Thank you Cemal. I am Turkish too and I am gay. I am so glad that you changed your mind.

[@DarionDAnjou]

Cemal Gedik proud of you for this and for sharing. you've got to get more of the people to be accepting as well. because the world is already so full of pain. Tell them, Why create more pain for reasons that don't matter at all? It's like this: I love blueberry muffins. You love pumpkin muffins. So what? You're not making me eat pumpkin muffins too, so why do i care if you want pumpkin muffins? Please, have ALL the pumpkin muffins you want and I'll have blueberry muffins. I don't need to make you eat my blueberry muffins It's really that simple

[@houseofiight2880]

I also grew up in a small town and got beat on a few times, never felt safe to be my true self, as I got older I started dressing as my other persona and then I went back into the closet, I made a short film of my story on my channel and I incorporated it into a positive celebration of all things fabulous, LGBT 🏳️‍🌈 + community are strong and forever powerful, enjoy my movie if you take a look. God bless 💕🦋💕

[@AS-ly8tr]

@@agustinbarquero8898 I am gay too however here in Germany the circumstances are much better. Although I have a turkish background the majority of people accept and respect you for who you are. Take care✌️

[@agustinbarquero8898]

@@AS-ly8tr

[@rosswinchester4367]

This is one of my favorite short films. It hits so hard and is so beautifully made. I come back and watch it every few months.

[@chris-lx2fi]

we all need a friend like Katie

[@roadsigncheems1566]

colin tyler griffey bro look who’s talking dipshit you Still have a 2008 meme in your picture. new to the internet? Noob

[@donsciulli5239]

Yes and no but a friend how old we are

[@hadyelhady4254]

Hahahaha i definitly agree with u man

[@aimeehouston1081]

Not with smoking tho 😊

[@joeyhaidar3609]

oogislop ikr

[@cate8901]

the pumpkin muffin analogy had me laughing so hard, i agree, it's just she said it so seriously lol

[@bertoandon9681]

I want a muffin too😉

[@alec7550]

same 😂

[@eMe_peridot_hare]

"That fuckin' pumpkin muffin" has such a good ring to it 😁

[@urbanfsalsa]

Cate Rieg same

[@elizawoodards]

Cate Rieg ikr same😥😂

[@codenamekendall2780]

When he started crying..... I felt so bad 😭

[@alca2005B]

I was holding back tears for almost the whole movie, until the end when the cute boy started talking about his mother and Katie pulled out the photo, so I cried, I cried like a little child. 😭 This is strong short movie ❤

[@maggiebutler4533]

He has the cutest dimples that make my heart melt.

[@rice_pp]

Ikr

[@Chefpraneet]

Even I have them

[@eden4445]

I don't get it what's with dimples I have them and see other people with them but I don't see how it makes someone cute or more desirable

[@Chefpraneet]

@@eden4445 it's cute

[@discoverylife8637]

Very nice

[@kalciumatic]

I cried twice. Once when he told her how he's been feeling, and again at the little birthday celebration😢 such glorious it's too short!

[@gaygirlandrainbows773]

i need a whole movie like this

[@racheldennis3747]

Bun Bun same 😞

[@lenovovo]

So did I Bun Bun .... so did I

[@kalciumatic]

@@lenovovo let us cry 😢

[@lenovovo]

@@kalciumatic Yes Bun Bun, and while we are crying we can listen to this song, one of my favorites ..."Holding Back The Years" here's the link to the video ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3iTaIqJqpyEb9k

[@friviai]

“You look hot “ “No” Mood tho...

[@ladderstothemoon7415]

*Fuckin Same*

[@dawary123]

Hum

[@ketchuppacket7116]

Anyone who needs to hear it: you’re valid and amazing and beautiful and I LOVE YOU

[@thesuccubusqueen9276]

Thank you

[@scientificninja7622]

it must be exhausting trying to fix something that's not broken. Beautiful writing

[@michaelamanow1886]

I LOVE that!

[@colton1928]

Is that a quote? If it isn’t then damn it should be

[@scientificninja7622]

@@colton1928 it's my first time hearing it but it's so beautiful

[@lily-mr5zq]

I wanna like but I wanna keep it at 333 likes

[@-smaskie9411]

❤

[@ev5243]

That makeup he used tho, great coverage lol

[@isabellareyes6534]

exactly

[@christianawright4435]

Esmee c: like where can I buy it at?

[@Daniel-le6mq]

Used to watch this soooo many times when I was young (16-18 yo, I’m now 23 yo) , related to it soo much, seeing what happens to me in a film made me extremely emotional & always wanted someone to be my side & support me through life.. this film is always in my mind, think about it every few months or so, decided to watch it this time & I yet again sob like crazy, love this film soo much get it makes me soo sad & cry I hope everyone who’s going through something similar to this film is please stay strong & enjoy the things you like in life & talk to people let your feelings & thoughts outside your body

[@PrinceOZZ]

She became the mother for him that she couldn’t be for her own child...💔❤️

[@elizabeths2540]

Lmao "A magic compass in your pants" I died.

[@joeyshmoey6659]

Elizabeth S ITS CALLED A PENIS

[@Insomniyuh]

"Just let it point ya in the right driection."

[@quinnr.9008]

“This town has enough trash as it is, honey.” “I can see that” 😂😂😂😂lol

[@deansood1543]

Quinn R. That scene had me dead😂

[@hanshysher6266]

fucking died😂

[@patricijasukyte8825]

Quinn R. omg😂

[@corpse9248]

Like a boss

[@johnrobinson6809]

Quinn R. You are so right! And as they walked a little 🍛further she had to tell that ot!her women EXCUSE ME!! PEACE! I wanted to but both of them.

[@georginikolov5665]

4 or 5 years ago I was obsessed with LGBT Short Films. I don't know how I've never stumbled across 'Pretty Boy' but now it sure is one of my favorites. I really like the in-depth characters of Sean and Katie, especially Katie. We don't even get to know what is happening in her life and still, she has a more developed personality than the main characters of some big TV shows. I've never would've imagined that a woman would be my favorite character in a gay film but Katie did it.

[@josemariafrias2191]

THE BEST FILME LGBT QUE HE VISTO......................

[@joshburkett7602]

I just got to say one thing “you wanna eat a pumpkin muffin eat the pumpkin muffin and don’t let anyone deny you that dunking pumpkin muffin

[@thalytaholanda6506]

I cried when she said "my pretty boy" in the letter

[@jamesweh209]

Shaun brought out the best in her. He turned on her maternal instincts, which she has had to deny expression by forced separation from her son.

[@faggysock2395]

BRUH I HAD 2 FIND THIS BY SEARCHING "Birthday muffin gay short film"

[@HeatherHeatherHeatherandme]

I scrolled down about 1000 videos in liked videos to find it

[@fakelilpeep]

The actor is so good, even in the beginning you could hear his voice crack with so much emotion.

[@xgachakimchi989]

Lets just say how nice he looks in that fur coat🤷

[@jacquelyneveritt6888]

xgacha kimchi yesss slayyyy Queen

[@acidprincess9180]

Absolute bad bitch in that fur coat

[@MsJoshyy123]

periodd

[@shuushuichi6731]

I wanted to cry when she gave him the muffin with the candle on it. That’s so nice ;A;

[@secretaryn.6035]

Lonely Black Cat : i cry ;_;

[@rosemaej7313]

I sobbed

[@jeffrey8783]

WOW, that was pretty powerful for 32 minutes. Cameron....I'm speechless and so proud to have watched one of the best short videos I have seen.....and I have seen hundreds LBGTQ videos. Thank You for your intelligence and awareness of the world we live in.

[@ThiccyPhoenix]

It’s been 4 years since I’ve seen this short film. It will always bring me so much comfort every time I watch it. This helped me through so much

[@gabe6033]

EVERYONE NEEDS A KATIE IN THEIR LIVES

[@Lui12330]

I am a katie to my mates

[@Tupacperc30]

My best friend is a Katie I’m not homo tho

[@zyzohmh7033]

My girls name is Katie 😂

[@something_strange3086]

I'm a kate.... not a hooker tho

[@kristian27342]

Im a katie to my peers but not a hooker lol

[@alrightyaphroditea]

"Shawn James Collins" This boi got three first names

[@sofiaetc747]

collins could be a last name

[@tira7263]

• Satori • its sean btw but yeah lol

[@lisabiondo6228]

Me too ..

[@sarah-kg7hy]

It's Jean lol

[@rachelriley5404]

Guys this person is making a joke And who cares how it’s spelled

[@sampada.07]

The fact that he got dressed in suits and pants with a tie to get laid is *idk funny or confusing or...*

[@vickucollins7934]

Or Gay

[@mango_46]

Vicku Collins lmao

[@user-ps7xf9de3u]

Sxsxxx 0096170651528.زابي

[@juliannabanfe5595]

that’s how we knew

[@sampada.07]

julianna banfe and his father didn’t 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@shaeb2288]

This made me cry when I was younger. This film means a lot to me.

[@Kei-oy9fc]

Katie deserves more. She is very strong-willed and understanding despite what she's going through.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Agree! Beautiful character

[@leogol6045]

*Shopper:* This town already has enough trash as it is. *Katie:* I can see that. *_ooooOOOOOHHHHHHHHH-_*

[@gummibear6791]

Leo Golden LITERALLY ME

[@charliekincomer7252]

*I am so gonna use that*

[@Amber-qm6op]

Leo Golden I thought the same thing 😂

[@justinmiller789]

Leo Golden. hi I am Dustin 19 yr

[@ohail]

profile fits so well with ur comment,Deku cute tho.

[@justaphangirl.3751]

lady: “take off your pants” him: *takes shirt of*

[@melissadunton3534]

Omg! That was absolutely beautiful. I love this. It elicits deep emotional responses. I laughed a bit, cried, found myself smiling with reckless abandon and feeling a bittersweet empathy for Sean, Katie and John. This film does what all great stories do....they pull you in and allow you to walk in someone else’s shoes for just a little while.

[@raynawilliamson2719]

Katy had me shook.

[@usuk6271]

Rayna Williamson had me quaking

[@emeraldcat8984]

Rayna Williamson I believe you meant shooketh

[@raynawilliamson2719]

emerald cat yes yes I did 😂

[@crazygabe7972]

Rayna Williamson you shook me and my house

[@ivoryellecampbell8331]

Rayna Williamson hhih d

[@user-tu3jq9jy4m]

He’s got such nice cheekbones n dimples

[@EduardoHerrera-fr6bd]

Agree, it's so good.

[@letsnottalkaboutit1727]

http.spacekid ikr he’s so cute

[@mars5333]

That’s why he’s called pretty boy.

[@cynhanrahan4012]

Pretty boy.

[@bianener]

Yes

[@KoreanLuverNinjaWolf]

I'M SO GLAD I HAD THIS SAVED IN MY WATCH LATER PLAYLIST 😭 I'm also glad I got around to watching it because oh my gods did I cry more than once! This was wonderfully made! I also wish we had more on Katie :( I hope she gets to see her son. Overall: 100/10! 💗

[@keiravandriel1939]

Renowned characters that people judge and discriminate against. It was so wonderful to see them bond. I really loved what Katie wrote in the note, so heartwarming. The best line for me was " It must be exhausting trying to fix something that's not broken " I think everyone did an amazing job , thank you for your this exposure.

[@the_arkaive]

The dad was pure evil but damn was he good at picking out hookers She was the best

[@Paradoxum177]

Kay's World she was kinda creepy

[@hutao5730]

Kay's World don’t worry, mines worst

[@baggostheoharis3475]

at first yes but when you get to know her better she is attractive and kind...a not so popular combo in our days

[@pandaasia1596]

Скорее именно своей философией. Думаю, многие из них пришли к такому складу мышления.

[@nawangjinpa9471]

Ipsas, have your meds, you'are out of your heart again.

[@lxly.garzaa]

“You like pumpkin muffins?” “Yah” “Have you always liked pumpkin muffins” “I guess so” “Well you always stick with your damn pumpkin muffins and don’t let anyone deny you that” MY MOM

[@meg4368]

Lil Seavey GO PUMKIN MUFFINS

[@ivydene2107]

That’s inspiring

[@sofiewang1183]

Limeligt?

[@sierrasarellana1615]

Yay your names lil seavey your a limelight

[@lxly.garzaa]

Sierra Sarellana Hell yah😂

[@candidolopez1131]

My goodness! For the first time a short story - which I have watched many, left me wanting more - but I have to say, in that short time - I was completely in awe! The talent behind this work makes me literally speechless. So freaking well made... the story - the actors - the direction of it all just blew me away. Thank you, thank you for showing that a short story can take you a long way...

[@bluebangs4441]

*sean looks up to the sky* “it looks pretty” *katie turns to sean* “yeah, it is” Istg i need to see more of their friendship 😭

[@twistytw]

“Now, I was the one telling her to breathe” Stop I’m crying

[@akimmahadi5744]

Me too

[@hey.thatsprettyterrible5860]

"And when she stopped, I wanted to stop.". My eyes have never been more red

[@mylittlehawk7317]

This has been in my recommendations for the loooooongest time and today I finally decided to give it a shot... best decision I’ve ever made.

[@thechosenmalfoy1805]

ᏓᎾᎦᏆ 1990 same and I’m glad I did too

[@ainulchairunnisa2959]

Sameee

[@lookingfordi2101]

SAME

[@Pandagirly02]

Ikr

[@vick4631]

Yeeeeeees me too

[@AlphaVisionPro]

“It must be exhausting trying to fix something that's not broken.”

[@redamahil1678]

I remember watching this 3 years ago and it made feel so good and helped .e understand that nothing in me was supposed to be fixed. At that time I wasn't out and bullied for being gay and now I'm a senior and out and I am proud. This film has helped me a lot and I think it's fair to say that I don't think I would have come this far without it. I really wish there were more films like this and thank you for making this film :)

[@mz6367]

I'm a senior too and I'm sorry for everything that you've been through but I'm still in the closet because I don't have the same courage as you which I admire because I don't want to be judged or making my mom worry about facing discrimination but I'm still very accepted of myself and of the people like you

[@maemadlad2413]

dont let anyone deny you that pumpkin muffin you got it

[@smartinez4044]

I was just bout to comment that 😂

[@ohyup2169]

a disappointment to my family I won't let anyone deny me that fucking pumpkin muffin

[@duke1in1]

a disappointment to my family

[@ohyup2169]

Slabe Roberts are you talking about yourself? Because you're not

[@_tomiichi]

a disappointment to my family your username is me tho

[@hayleejohnson2497]

*Looks Katie up and down* "Disgusting" "You should've seen what I had on last night, honey." "This town has enough trash as it is, "honey"." "I can see that." oh snap XDDD

[@georgiafrank743]

Sis snapped

[@iliyah9166]

My favourite part lmao

[@clownmonomaniac2630]

"hOw dARe yOu?"

[@wendygosh5801]

Katie shady🖤

[@vinniesegsy6893]

But Sean’s smiles and laughs is everything🥺😭✨

[@liyahhh2212]

It’s 2019 and I still come back to this video and cry 😭

[@Fizzgig57]

that deserved awards, completely outstanding.Thanks for the great post..

[@boxxtrott9102]

Apple tech TV Pretty sure this was before it got the award. Idk

[@alyssa-ch6zq]

"unless the pumpkin muffin does not want to be eaten, then don't eat the pumpkin muffin"

[@sudonano9743]

Uhh I'm a muffin

[@ricocarpenter2189]

@@sudonano9743 plz dont tell me your that person who assumes someone likes them because there gay

[@thejasser3291]

everyone needs an auntie like her

[@MidnightSonnet]

I remember watching this when it came out 6 years ago. It's just as amazing today. I'm glad it reappeared in my feed. I'm also glad over 28 million people have watched it. Out of a large portion of the gay shorts I've seen on this platform, this one should be required viewing, especially for minors and parents with LGBTQ kids. The story is so poignant and strong. Katie is a goddess. Ultimately, she saved that kid's life. Who knows how long he could've handled more ridicule and abuse from his peers and father, especially since he'd already tried to take his own life. Remember, kids, life may suck right now, but it gets better when you get out of your toxic environment. Get a job when you're able, save up as much as you can, make plans with your friend(s) to get an apartment together when you turn 18. You'll find your rightful family out there. You're worth it. ❤️🌈

[@ashtinbswann]

I love how she doesn’t just throw out the fact that he might like both when she asks him in the store. He is obviously written as a gay character but it shows how knowledgeable she is about these things. Very smart choice.

[@morganshempert3284]

i wish so badly that this was a series netflix make it happen

[@hghfrghvf]

Yes Please

[@jernykaricoyt]

Omg yaassss

[@YouTubee667]

Morgan Shempert yess

[@dids3384]

i liked this but i dont see how they could make this into an entire series.

[@averixx06]

Yes plz Netflix we need this

[@MrHardbody2009]

made me cry with joy. I read the book "Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs and it took away the shame of me being gay and the feeling I lived behind a glass wall that was keeping me from being happy and feeling like I am enough. Thank you for this short film.

[@joaquinmprrez3]

seeing movies like this when i was younger made everything a little easier to deal with, thank you for doing this

[@august9900]

The only bad part about this short movie is that its too short 😭

[@nessie505]

Namjooniezzz army :)

[@quinnowens5621]

Well it is called a short movie for a reason

[@jiminslostjamz5668]

Namjooniezzz like jimins height

[@xboxpuppis6074]

Namjooniezzz you love Korean pop

[@brylaia]

Namjooniezzz ARMY HIII

[@stalkinlove]

"wanna call me mama" katie has me dead😂

[@nznoman11]

I am so glad I came across this short film. This is PRETTY GOOD. Congrats on WINNING the award!!!

[@cat-dk3ql]

I’ve seen this film twice, and it never fails to make me cry.

[@yeahitsleilani]

AWWW SHE GAVE HIM A REAL BIRTHDAY 🥰

[@tatjanarusso1729]

"Give me 20 bucks!" "Why?" "Because I f'cking said so!" Damn this part was awesome😂

[@rafarodrigues7109]

It is meaningful tho

[@sparrowblue7821]

Lol she's the one on the legal side

[@mira2436]

This story tells that we don't have to judge a person based on their looks , gender, perspective or even jobs , such an inspiring story for me 😍 great job! From the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭