TYLER (Award Winning LGBTQ+ Short Film) [Inspirational]

A Joel Films productions - 2020
Insta: @joelfilms.co
A coming out story like nothing you have seen before! Thank you for Sharing!
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TYLER (2020)
- Written and directed by Joel Junior
- Produced by Gregory Davis
- Cinematography by Brandon Obey
- Edited by Andrew J. Trainor
- Music by Leonardo Bomeny / Ingmar Prinz / Thiago Muller
AWARDS:
- Best short film (4 Awards)
- Best inspirational film (1 Award)
- Best LGBT film (2 Awards)
- Best Original Story (2 Awards)
- Best Child Actor: Caden Andreew (2 Awards)
- Best supporting Actor: Teon Kelley (2 Awards)
- Best supporting actress: Sarah Bellini (2 Awards)
CAST:
- Caden Andrews
- Teon Kelley
- Sarah Bellini
First AD: Anthony Howes
Sound: Drew O'Donnel
Script Supervisor: Ina Rose Forestad
Make up and wardrobe: Alice Martins
PA 1: Maria Mattos
PA 2: Bruno Garcia

[@johnjones9017]

Absolutely amazing, and how this spoke the truth. This short film is adorable. My hat is off to all your actors. They did a fantastic job. And Tyler is so adorable. Maybe this can and will help others that (know) and just to afraid or (ashamed) of themselves. Like she said no need to be ashamed, it's a special person and from that note live your life to the fullest. You have a purpose in life ,,, so dont listen to all the haters and homophobes out there... they can't and dont even know their own self. They dont have time to look into the mirror deep into their own eyes... hell if they did they might find some happiness, love, and caring for that soul that is bouncing around in that body. Stop wasting time, stop hurting people with those ulgy words. People are who they are and you (hater) cant change the world. No matter how much you hate on that special person. Love to all ....

[@joeljunior.official]

That was very nice! It means so much to me that this story is being shared and motivating people around the world! Thank you for those words! And Btw, if all goes well, we will be seeing Tyler in a much longer production!

[@johnjones9017]

@@joeljunior.official great.. I really hope it will show up in my recommendations... I think you so much for sharing... my life experiences were pretty much like Tyler's. But back then it was not no where like today's Society. Back 40 45 years ago it was unheard of living a gay life. Most of my teens to early 20's I was so confused and miserable trying to fit in with the so-called straight Society, haters, homophobic and so on. My father what is a Southern Baptist preacher both my parents we're very religious. My mother ask me if I was gay. I asked if so would that change things? She said no son love is unconditional. From that point on I lived life to the fullest a d become a very successful businessman. And I'm loved but many of my clients and friends, I learned to bypass all the haters and such. That was and is a waste have time. I don't know why people don't sweep under their own doormat and just let people be people. Hell they might even make something of their lives if they would take the time they waste....LOVE TO ALL.... STOP THE HATE!!!!!!.

[@michaelw6222]

@John Jones I echo everything you said. Spot on about the haters. I would also add that this is a fantastic film for parents to see -- even parents that would end up being loving and supportive when the kid in question ends up coming out in their late teens. It's usually viewed as great outcome when a teenager comes out and the parents say "It's OK, we love you", but also add stuff like "we knew" and "what took you so long" or similar. Happy ending? Maybe. It could certainly be much, much worse. But I have seen too many coming out stories on youtube like this and it breaks my heart to think of all of those unnecessary years spent in the closet, learning at such a young age how to lie and deceive and create a false self. I went through that, and even though I had loving and accepting parents, I feel like I was kind of robbed of my childhood. This film is fantastic in that it can reach so many different people that are on different levels of understanding.

[@joeljunior.official]

Michael W “I feel like I was robbed of my childhood” is the main reason why I wrote Tyler. I wanted that to be me, and you really understood the message. This make all the hard work worth it. Thank you!

[@michaelw6222]

@@joeljunior.official And now I'm crying again, but all in a good way, because you have validated my feelings... and on such a grand scale! I've been trying on and off for some time to have these conversations without much luck. When it comes to it, I guess it's a difficult topic for many. So I am overwhelmed by all of the positive comments you are getting. I've watched tons of LGBTQ short films and none have quite hit what I was looking for. But I tell you, I saw the thumbnail for this film show up in my feed and I just had a feeling this was the one. Thank you again.

[@avocadox2730]

nobody was ever too young to be straight

[@joeljunior.official]

YES!

[@miwashumie]

people will say "youre confused. too young to be gay." but then turn around and ask a little boy "aww, do you have a girlfriend?" it's weird and gross. proud to to be an ally 🏳️‍🌈

[@billnyethemethaneguy9017]

@@miwashumie this reminds me of when a little girl, like a 6 y/o, says she doesn't want children and people say shit like "You'll change your mind in the future." but if the same girl says she wants a child, they encourage her. like it's a whole ass child, she should be playing with toys or some shit, not thinking about having children. she can decide if she wants children in the future, and if she doesn't have any? well, that's no one's fucking business. why is this type of shit normalized, or am i being a snowflake?

[@Im_alivexx]

Exactly

[@non5025]

Time to use that against my mom

[@f7ck1ng_c10wn]

"I'd probably like you if I was a guy/girl" That's where most of us started, don't lie.

[@kimberly9864]

that was a big oof moment

[@alex-no7ug]

what?

[@BillyWiccanHex]

when did it say that in the video

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

Haha, I’m trans so this is different, but I used to think “I’m a guy in a girl’s body” Idk why I thought that was normal, and I was attracted to guys so it wasn’t a heteronormative thingy.

[@spunchbop5081]

Lmfaooo

[@randomperson2777]

Love how she brings him the milkshake and asks “Hey, why are you sad?” while glaring at the half-brother like *“did you do this”*

[@spellbindingcrashed]

@Random Person :) No, that was awful. What business was it of the waitresses? She was very judgmental on a situation she knew nothing about. Sticking her nose into someone else's affairs. Then, that scene at the end when she spoke to the brother about the kid coming out was clichéd garbage. The fact that this is an award winning film just goes to show how low the film industry has sunk. Nothing original here at all. This was embarrassing to watch. So many stereotypes and hackneyed dialogue. Sigh. The writer wrote everything he thought the characters *should* say in a perfect scenario - like this is how he hoped real people would react. Cringey.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@spellbindingcrashed Going to work to make money has become (always been) pointless. Governments start to produce FAKE FOOD, which normal, flesh and blood humans cannot consume. You MUST change in order to consume food meant not for flesh and blood. Taking the MOTB changes humans into machine like beings. (Human spirits trapped into machine like bodies, desiring to die, no longer can`t) = worst fate. Why to keep holding on form your work place? Why to keep looking or starting to look for a job? Government(s) of this realm WANTS YOU ALL DEAD! Where have you hide your ears that you not hearing? Where have you all hide your eyes that you all not see? Same with schools. Wise soul keeps far form both of those places? Why not trust CHRIST who says: Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? Luke 12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Luke 12:29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. MOTB = MARK OF THE BEAST: Revelation 19:20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. Revelation 13:17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Revelation 14:9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, Revelation 14:11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. Revelation 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. Revelation 16:2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.

[@itzskye7074]

There was like, no point in hating??

[@tinmarvillanueva1045]

I have a son, he is 10 right now, Im daring to say this because of the film, he has a good friend, a kid his age, they spend a lot of time together playing out and inside the house, one day I noticed them hugging and holding hands, they were inside my son's room, I pretend I didnt see or notice anything. They sometimes spend the night in each other houses. I dont know how to approach a conversation with my son because I dont even know if he feels the same way as Tyler and I dont want to miss it up. Thats all. Hello from Mexico. By the way, that was a wonderful film, it made me cry.

[@joeljunior.official]

Reading this comment just warmed my heart! Your son is a very lucky boy for the mommy and dad he has! I know whatever he is feeling he will have a safe space to talk about it when he feels ready. It can be hard to find the right way to approach the situation, but just acknowledging it is the help your son needs! Thank you for sharing this with everyone here!

[@tinmarvillanueva1045]

@@joeljunior.official I am his dad, but mommy feels the same way, thank you for your beautiful words. Love from Mexico,

[@nachopascual96]

Hola Tinmar, de parte de alguien que estuvo en la situación de tu hijo, sólo puedo decirte que lo que necesita ver es que le queréis sin reservas y sin condiciones. De todas maneras, te aconsejaría dejar que sea él quién tome la iniciativa, ya que con 10 años seguramente aún no acaba de saber quién es ni qué es lo que quiere. Lo mejor es mostrarle amor y afecto y dejar que os lo diga cuando esté preparado. Aunque estoy seguro que queréis quitaros de encima "el problema" y no queréis esperar en hacer ver a vuestro hijo que lo queréis incondicionalmente, el proceso de aceptación empieza por uno mismo, y ha de ser él el que esté cómodo para dar el primer paso. Salir del armario no es para vosotros, ni para sus amigos, ni para su familia. Es para él. Por eso es importante darle amor, hacerle ver que aceptáis a otra gente diferente y crear un entorno en el que, cuando esté preparado, pueda sentirse seguro de deciros cómo se siente. Un abrazo muy parte de Barcelona, y felicidades por ser unos padres que van a criar a un niño respetuoso con los otros y que se siente querido!

[@ordinaryextraordinary9484]

Let them come out whenever he wants to. Being outed before you’re ready can feel really terrible, so the best thing to do is let him know that you support the LGBT+ community and let him tell you when he’s ready.

[@joeljunior.official]

@@ordinaryextraordinary9484 Yes!!!

[@emmamiller368]

"You're 10" "9" "TYLER STOP" I shouldn't have laughed

[@chropinionmb]

I feel with you haha

[@doeeyesee]

Me too

[@modoserio1692]

XD

[@Dovewing_Granger]

Okay so that wasn't just me laughing over here

[@e_o_d_o7057]

pls-

[@Molale01]

"When did you know you were straight?" Tyler's answer is definitely the best way to answer stereotypes that believe not being straight is a choice.

[@guyincognito6786]

Homosexuality is a choice. Nobody is born homosexual. There is scientific proof of that.

[@joeljunior.official]

Guy Incognito where? And if you are straight, can you choose to be gay tomorrow, then go back to being straight next day?

[@guyincognito6786]

@@joeljunior.official It has been proven that there is no "gay gene", and that homosexuality develops from life experiences.

[@Molale01]

@@guyincognito6786 Please fact check things before typing. Proven by who? What experiences are you talking about? You are clearly misinformed brother.

[@Molale01]

@@guyincognito6786 Homosexuality isn't a choice.... Homosexuals know they're gay as early as straight people know they are straight. Please read widely!

[@chozogoat]

"Gays are often distinguished as high intellectual development and ethical culture" That hit hard. Man, I'm gay as hell and I'm still an absolute dumbass who laughs at fart jokes.

[@PlagiarizedDough]

AYO SAME

[@patricksweeney5132]

A disproportionately high number of those who excel in mathematics, science, music, literature, the 'plastic' arts and maybe some sports tend to be left handed or mixed handed and apparently left handedness (at 18%) is more common among gay men (of European descent anyway). Right handed people are overwhelmingly left-brain dominant while the left handed tend to be either right-brain dominant (an estimated 38% thereof) or have fairly equally developed hemispheres (some aspects of mathematics call more on the left hemisphere while some other aspects call more on the right, so both hemispheres need to be ship shape).

[@ashp4613]

I'm actually a smart gay man who knows my penis size so I am very smart. Not every man knows the size

[@Smokr]

That's a laugh. Try living in the gay community. Far more of us are total idots by percentage than the straights. By a wide margin, too. I've moved among the gay communities in and around Chicago, Indianapolis, and six other areas not close to any major cities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In each and every location, there were far more stupid gay men and women in the gay scenes than compared to any other group or community. That goes for 'ethical culture' as well. In fact, I can't think of a group with a worse 'ethical culture' than us gays. Gay men and women cheat far more than straights, use drugs far more frequently, engage in riskier sexual activities, and get into more fights with each other. The only group I can think of that is less ethical than the gay community would be politicians - and you may or may not be surprised how many politicians, married to the opposite sex or not, are homosexual.

[@carlosmendez4781]

Siempre hay una excepción a la regla, ni modo amigo 😜😜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joyfuldeanmorgan]

"you can't be serious, you're nine" "ten" "TYLER STAHP" that was oddly funny

[@avocadox2730]

this kid is more mature than most adults

[@joeljunior.official]

Yes he is! More than me! that's why I wrote him, to make us realize that we can be mature at any age if we just see through other people's eyes.

[@fantasticnerd7978]

That's what's sad

[@chiaratrovato9421]

the kid is also very smart and brave, no kidding. He found the solution to the matter like most people couldn't. guess being young also helps cause of the innocence?

[@RRPL337]

It is called acting

[@chiaratrovato9421]

@@RRPL337 well-acted too, true :)

[@piney_studios]

I hate when people say “you’re too young to know/understand!” But normally you begin having first crushes around the age of 5-7. Then when you are 12 and older, you develop actual crushes and when you are around 15 or above you can fall in love. So when people say we don’t understand, I have to remind them, straight people get crushes early on too, and it’s no different for us lgbtq people.

[@picklebynight]

Preach

[@auggith]

❤️🙏🏻❤️ Straight people. I don’t get them. Never have never will

[@bigtimefans100]

amen sis

[@potat099]

I began to have actual crushes at 12yo. That's when I realized that I'm bi. I think it's really weird how we're expected to be cisgender and straight and have to come out if we're not cis or straight and want people to know that

[@bigtimefans100]

@@potat099 literally I was like in love with this girl in my fifth grade class when I was 11 lmaoo and I never knew that it was even a crush until later on bc I never thought about the fact that YOU CAN LIKE WOMEN THAT WAY bahaha the hets be wild

[@chropinionmb]

"You're 10" - "9" "Tyler, STOP!" I laughed so hard xD

[@randomperson2777]

Wow, someone has got to make this waitress a therapist, she is really killing it!

[@Venus.Y]

Yeah

[@lucycapprabelle7494]

Apparently, kids are too young to know their sexuality, but as soon as a baby looks at a woman (because babies look at everything) it's "wow such a ladies man! He's gonna be having to beat the girls away with a stick!!"

[@usernameiguess1831]

Omg that's so true! My grandparents always refer to my cousin's friends(He's like 2 years old) as his girlfriends while I'm over here feeling incredibly uncomfortable.

[@lucycapprabelle7494]

@@usernameiguess1831 thats... not good... you should tell someone about that

[@ace1342]

so true

[@mylesanderson2861]

I was a handsome baby and still handsome just not 7 foot tall so hence I am closer to 30 than 20 but still have no children 😂

[@sadhbhmaher8863]

@@mylesanderson2861 ... ok, bud

[@JemszZz]

I thought Emily was going to say she was gay too when he asked for her number 🤣

[@atimy]

ARCTIC MONKEYS PFP!! YOU ARE PART OF THE ELITE!

[@belyrical4631]

Me too

[@genevieve9445]

OMG SAMEEE!!!😂

[@lilymcalister1825]

Yup, yup, yup!!😂😂 I kind of wish she had said she was gay! Lol!!

[@user-yb7qp6ex8q]

Dude just look at her nails you cant tell me shes not gay

[@Samsotired]

I’m not homophobic. But I’m lucky to not be gay, I’m lucky to not have to worry if the guy I like actully likes girls, I don’t have to worry about my parents kicking me out because I like boys, I dint have to worry about being harassed because of who I like. To all of you Lgbtq+ you guys are so strong EDIT: Lets just say i was in deep denial 2 years ago, im a gay guy

[@connorpayne7324]

Its a sad truth, but i understand what you are saying. Im bi and dating a guy, everytime i mention him in casual conversation there's this pause for a second where they comprehend what i just said and its the worst thing, the feeling of uncertainty about how they'll react is like a tiny knife through my heart. But i keep mentioning him in casual conversation because i deserve to be able to mention him just like straight people can mention their partners.

[@lyricxelijah5616]

@@connorpayne7324 when i was dating this girl i kept my relationship a secret or i would have to say boyfriend (i cringed whenever i did that) but like there were many occasions where i could have come out to my family but i haven't. Its sad to know i have been lying since i was 8 years old. (ik so young, btw I'm pan)

[@violapesavento2008]

thanks dude

[@Im_alivexx]

Thank you!

[@the_alien_1239]

@@lyricxelijah5616 I hope you’re doing alright, I’m here in this comment section if you need to talk

[@randomperson2777]

*“…and that’s just who you are. I wouldn’t change a single thing about you.”* They captured what we all wish to hear perfectly 🥺🤚

[@aaashrae]

It’s weird to see them at a restaurant without masks

[@joeljunior.official]

Hahaha! I guess it is now!

[@shakawalker5184]

Yup

[@paperman2097]

Shut up

[@Sigmaskycasino]

@@paperman2097 why u mad?

[@bannedaccount3752]

no, what is weird is that the vast majority seems to embrace too quickly that wearing a mask is "normal", not the other way around.

[@nisse8819]

We love how when a young child says "I'm gay" the parents are like "You don't know at this age" yet they still assume they're straight. Like I thought you said I shouldn't know that at this age.

[@joeljunior.official]

Wow, thank you!

[@avocadox2730]

lgbt sexualities aren’t just alternatives to straight

[@s04p11]

its just a pHAse

[@LittleIcarus]

With that reasoning just assume kids are aromantic lmao

[@Alex-jt2xf]

​@@LittleIcarus I got kicked out when i was 17, trust me when they came back with apologies i gave them the same treatment they gave me!!!! (I am 19 now btw)

[@randomperson2777]

“A good milkshake fixes everything.” *Wiser words have never been said, as far as I’m concerned.* 😌

[@bonsaio815]

"I didn't know it was a problem" We never really know if it's a problem if we don't try ❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈

[@Shadoegamer]

Oh god the “You asked so I answered” struck a nerve with me because that’s how I came out to my parents- my mom asked so I answered My dad didn’t like the answer but it is what it is

[@joeljunior.official]

Well, Daniel didn't like the answer either, but as you said, it is what it is!

[@e2b975]

I made 500

[@just-dl]

my dad used to say "don't ask questions if you can't cope with the answers." So....some questions never got asked. But, that was, in a way, it's own dialog.

[@ilovepancakes2545]

Omg almost same.. we were arguing and my dad was like “and one day you will have a husband “ and I mumbled, without really thinking about the consequences, something like “or a wife” and he was like “EXCUSE ME what did you say?!?” 😅

[@FourBMine]

Imma just ruin the mood real quick- *it is what it is*

[@goldinggo8444]

"tyler, you're ten" "n i n e" *triggered*

[@malice9240]

3:52 when he takes that pause and breaths hard, you know somthing made him a little scared. Trust me, i know that feeling 🤣🤣🤣 😭😭😭

[@goosiefel]

tyler is a FRICKEN legend

[@ihavebeenpwned9348]

This is the most wholesome short film I've seen.

[@spiderkarma2564]

Agreed

[@marycameron640]

Evidently have not seen many movies film

[@guyincognito6786]

This is one of the sickest videos I've ever seen.

[@wordsculpt]

@@guyincognito6786 Look inside.

[@annmcteerdavis4722]

Right?

[@samp9053]

when i was 9 i had a crush on a guy. I didn't realize i was gay until i was 13 last year. I haven't come out yet Edit: Thanks for all the support ... I really didn't expect this! It means a lot, thank you

[@girlfromtheclauds]

Be strong tho🖤

[@LuisHernandez-tu4st]

Sam P Take your time! The time will come. God bless ❤️

[@andrewc6837]

Sam coming out is your journey!! Live your truth and come out when you are ready. We as the community are here for you no matter what!! You are so totally not alone!

[@DM-bm1vg]

Sam P I found out around your age I’m bi and I’m still in the closet at age 19

[@paulogrocha]

Sam, I came out 3 years ago. Everyone accepted very well. Take your time.

[@madcap1129]

I’m straight, but this film really moved me and made me realize things. Thank you for this short.

[@paulmerritt2484]

Do you really think 7 or 9 year olds know who they will be attracted to when they hit puberty? They are most confused because the world says they are gay but they don't know that. These kids are often targeted by organizations who will give them surgery as early as 7 years old and they are mutilated and genitals removed permanently. This is evil. These kids will never have families and decided supposedly all this at age 7? It is not ok to tell children they are gay or should be changed! Let them grow up and find our on their own who they are! Do not support this film or sick lie.

[@madnessnvrendz9347]

This film shows so much, different races being in the same family, sexuality, a young child and understanding and that's what makes it great! It shows that everyone is different but that shouldn't drift us further away from each other, it should bring us closer.

[@david203]

It is certainly on-target in its messages, but there is something preachy about it, not sure what it is. It's as though each line is somehow predictable, and not very spontaneous... Am I making any sense?

[@induviduhettiarachchi5493]

"damn tyler was that you? I thought that was a dead raccoon, man" "I told you, when i eat cheese" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joeljunior.official]

Hahaha!

[@ryancalinisan2662]

"the earlier, the better" Nah man you got it wrong, its "the more comfy, the better"

[@joeljunior.official]

[@user-rg4yl9no7m]

Ikr. My dad would drown me if I come out.

[@IWasLemonJokky]

Dam that milkshake looks good I can’t keep my eyes of it

[@pretty7989]

that waitress just spoke facts. i kinda teared up when she gave a little speech about coming out a young age so u can grow up with confidence. i wish all people were like her. a kind heart and words with beautiful meaning.

[@joeljunior.official]

I'm so glad you picked on that!

[@elijahh_v]

i came out when i was 11 bc at the end of the school year my parents were helping me clean my locker out and they saw a love note from my 5th grade boyfriend aghajajshehndnduuncnfje

[@amberharmsen2497]

more like forced out i came out july 5th of 2018 i was 17 at the time

[@aloeveil]

I came out when I was 11 as well, i haven’t told my parents or family, but I have told my friends. they accept me, but I’m not sure if my family will, any advice?

[@Chaotic_Bromie]

@@aloeveil As a gay guy myself, I think it is best to come out to people that you trust first. If you feel like coming out to your family is unsafe or could impact your relationship with your family in a negative way then maybe you should come out when it's safe to do so. Hope that makes sense, sorry if I couldn't add more useful stuff. But good luck :)

[@jimmywait74]

You came out of the locker

[@bread7453]

Is he you're ex if so why did you still have his letter?

[@nightsky8953]

I’m 13 and bisexual. I came out to my dad who was so shocked he couldn’t speak and I tried coming out to my mom twice but she didn’t understand. You’re never too young to know.

[@DarkFlame2525]

I came out as bisexual to my parents when I was 16. They laughed at me and said “well you’ll eventually have to pick one or the other.”

[@madhusmitapatra4817]

I'm also 13 and I'm lesbian technically I haven't come out to my parents I just told my mom like girls and she was cool with it I came out to my closest friends too and they are all very supportive ☺ apparently they all have a few friends that are also gay or bi Funny how I thought I was the only one And ur right, ur never too young to know

[@madhusmitapatra4817]

@@DarkFlame2525 I hope ur ok don't worry about what ur parents think of u You do you!😄🏳️‍🌈❤

[@DarkFlame2525]

@@madhusmitapatra4817 Yeah, I’m okay. I’m almost 20 now, so I know that my parents can’t make my choices for me anymore. I still appreciate the support though!

[@bruhmant5704]

2

[@thatonegamer5937]

I love how they made the end conversation between the brother and the waitress more awkward then Tyler coming out XD

[@binji1834]

I really like the waiter she said “a milkshake fixes everything” witch it does.

[@joeljunior.official]

Hahaha! it does!

[@kmations4049]

i was cringing because no waitress would do that e v e r

[@jackmanistan5520]

sorry... Which*

[@binji1834]

Yeah I was bad at spelling then now I know.

[@jackmanistan5520]

And... Waitress..

[@Sanwenggun]

I am amazed by how this film has included LITERALLY every single details about the experience of an LGBT, specifically gay in this case, would go through. Talking about having crush on a straight guy, struggled to come out, coming out and feeling the sense of relief, being rejected (even by their loved ones or family members), to being accepted by other people. This film represents the life of a gay person in every possible aspects. Nicely done! Must watch and end the stigma of LGBTQ+ community in this world!

[@michaelw6222]

I thought the exact same thing. They included so much in such a short couple of conversations. Very well done. Kids at that young and formative age should not feel forced to live a life of lies and deceit. It can be so harmful.

[@byealex7607]

Juyi GunSanAwng And I am amazed how you put it. I am a straight person who often has to explain, protect, defend gay kids before homophobic ppl and friends. And I stumble when trying to answer them why, for ex, I watch such films. Usually, I say "to understand how they feel". Then later I rmmb and "how they struggle to come out". And later-later "and to learn abt parents' reactions". You named it all together. Thank you. Very much. And, of course, to the authors of the film who managed it. One more thing that cherish -- I read all the comments and see how ppl react to the topic, but the most treasured one is the stories gay people share here letting me become more understanding. Also, I heard in the film a very important idea --- *a young kid who comes out early can move on, grow and develop without the necessity of being traumatized on the way to his/her teen age* Peace and Rainbow.

[@dan69052]

truth not dogma If you are gay or know someone who is, this is important information! Sexual orientation is determined in the womb during fetus development. Various hormones are introduced at specific times to accomplish this .The fetus plays no part in this process. A person is, therefore, born with a predetermined attraction. It is, therefore, not a choice & consequently not a sin & not immoral. It is a natural expression of our species & found commonplace in nature. Intelligent research in this area clearly explains this process. If you are truly interested in truth, based on knowledge, the book Gay, Straight & the Reason Why by Dr. Simon Levay shows this with numerous research articles. If you want to understand the truth & have respect for yourself & others, that you are entitled to, this book will help. It also has, unlike the bible written over 2000 years ago by men that had no understanding of science, an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend the book. The public must be exposed to facts & knowledge. It is an obligation for those who know the truth & must defend it. Don’t let the religious pull you down to their level of ignorance. Peace

[@TheDonutArtist]

I hate how parents always assume they are straight, sometimes even pressuring them to be straight, without knowing. And then when they explain they are part of the LGBTQ+ community, they freak out and think it means they are a different person, or that they just are saying they are to be cool. It’s not nice and people just need to understand that’s just who they are. It’s always different finding out a family member or friend isn’t straight, but it’s not that different. I fully support the LGBTQ+ community and hope it no longer is considered a change, but a choice.

[@randydickison2304]

I know you meant well in what you wrote. But it isn't a choice. I never decided I wanted to like guys that way instead of girls. You never chose to like whatever sex you are attracted to. It was just how you felt as you developed your feelings. Nobody ever says a boy chose to be straight. They should not say a boy chose to be gay. That hurts the gay boy's feelings without meaning to. (This applies to all LGBTQ people, not just gay boys.)

[@Wd-kl9ix]

I’m pansexual and Trans, my mom supports that I’m pansexual and I know she tries her best to support me however she can (in her office she hung up the pansexual flag to support me) But when I asked my mom to call me different pronouns she didn’t respond well... she said she couldn’t do that for me because she believes that god made you and that he made no mistake. I love my mom and I know she wants to support me, but I don’t know how to come out as Trans and not just ask for different pronouns...

[@andiv_r]

This is actually gonna make me cry because this is EXACLY. WHAT. HAPPENED. WITH. MY. DAD.

[@chocolateaddictedartist5924]

Fellow pan trans person! But yeah, the pronouns thing was awkward for me too lol. I reaaally want to go by he/him, but I guess my family doesn't really think of me like that... anyways, sending love and support!

[@Music_lover666]

Bro same my mom can be a pain with my name and pronouns…I’ve unfortunately started to push her away and she’s starting to really show me love too, I just can’t show a lot of love to someone who I feel like doesn’t respect me💀

[@aviezerscop401]

How long did you know you were straight? I literally asked my grandmother this a couple minutes ago when I came out to her.

[@anavillasenor8639]

How did she react? Honestly that is very brave of you I could never come out to my grandma

[@Elfkin57]

@@anavillasenor8639 my trans grandchild came out to me - I am delighted they were able to tell me and we have been on quite a good journey since - was a little shaky for a short time while they were deciding what to do; but now our relationship is stronger than it ever was - my husband and I raised them since they were 4 days old; we love the soul that occupies that particular body

[@nicked_fenyx]

@@Elfkin57 You are amazing, and your grandchild is very lucky indeed. My grandpa just recently passed away - he and my grandma raised me for seven of the most formative years of my life. I never got to come out to them. My grandma died before I came out to anyone, and my grandpa simply wouldn't have been able to accept my gender identity for religious reasons. He was 98 when he died, and I didn't want to cause him the amount of sincere daily worry he would have experienced about my "eternal future" had he known I am trans. I know he loved me, though, and even knowing he wouldn't have been able to understand my gender, the way he was always there for me and the support he gave in so many other ways is one of the reasons I was eventually able to accept myself. It also gave me the courage to come out to others. Still, I wish I would have been able to share that part of myself with him. I'm so glad your grandchild is able to be themself with you. Your story made me smile.

[@joeljunior.official]

People start to understand it's not a choice and they are confronted.

[@avocadox2730]

Elfkin57 you are a good person

[@tingeling5663]

I hate it when people say it's ok because it's not a choice......Even if it was a choice, shouldn't we still respect that person even if he/she chooses to be gay? A person chooses to be a Christian, and demands full respect for that choice! We need to keep out of peoples business and just care about each other no matter what!

[@joeljunior.official]

Thank you for this comment!

[@tingelingn3242]

JOEL JUNIOR

[@larryharvey1668]

I agree with what you say but the fact is sexual orientation is NOT a choice.

[@tingelingn3242]

Larry Harvey Off course it's not, I pointed that out in my comment :)

[@kantraxoikol6914]

yeah the problem with choosing religion and sexuality is the former will denounce you for the latter. so hence, it's NOT the same thing

[@khp1895]

It's cute how Tyler is so adorable and annoying at the same time. Well, kids at that age usually are. 😄 It's beautiful that he trusts his brother so much that he can tell him that his crush is a boy. And I think that his brother handled the situation quite well even though he at first was shocked. I like this very much ❤️

[@scat5526]

As a girl who grew up in a girls' school, I don't know if this affected me being more attracted to girls than boys. I was eleven years old when I felt for the first time "attraction" or something similar to falling in love with a partner, I only remember that I thought a lot about her and fantasized I also used to look at her a lot and it felt very good to be with her, shortly after I met another girl a little older than me who always made me nervous and I think I recognized I liked her, in high school the same happened with another classmate despite being in a mixed school, by that time I was old enough for that "crush" to have more mature thoughts. The thing is, I never thought it was weird, I saw it as something as natural as falling in love with a boy, I never felt confused or bad, that which everyone was ashamed of was something so normal that I didn't even care, maybe because I was too young when I fell in love for the first time but it was not until recently that I began to wonder more about this and maybe it is because of adolescence, I am fifteen and because many people including "the lgbti community" give it so much importance as if their personality was based on just that. Just let the children be, do not make them feel they should qualify as gay or lesbian or whatever because they want to or not things get complicated with age and it is better to try to pass that stage as something natural at least that is how I felt.

[@woulf3168]

Sexuality is actually decided in the womb and influences during childhood don't effect sexual orientation in any way

[@nkellegher1938]

@@woulf3168please be respectful and consider others

[@woulf3168]

@@nkellegher1938 huh 💀

[@wtfjackaboy]

This was amazing. It's so rare to see LGBTQ+ children represented because of the damaging belief that people are "too young" to know their sexuality. Yet if a young child has a crush on another child of the opposite gender, or they kiss or they pretend to get married, it's considered "cute" and "normal". People are starting to come out younger and younger because they are being more and more surrounded by LGBT issues, showing that it is not a case of being "too young" it's a case of "not understanding". This then cause a lot of pain and struggle and confusion as the child grows up and tries to figure out who they are. So it's important to represent LGBTQ+ youth in everyday entertainment, including this wonderful short film of yours. Therefore, thank you for making this. It was so sweet, and the casting was fantastic. Definitely hope to see more in the future ❤️

[@joeljunior.official]

I'm so pleased to read this... writing this short was very challenging. Reading these words made me so happy and fulfilled. Thank you for this!

[@wtfjackaboy]

Aw thank you for replying! I can see why it was challenging, but you executed it perfectly, I mean I've been thinking about it a lot since I watched it (all positive things of course), which says a lot, and I'm excited to watch it again tbh

[@michaelw6222]

A thousand thumbs up for your comments.

[@sillypercy1221]

however some children may get it wrong like a girl may like another girl and think there a lesbian but they may not know that bisexuals exist and also like boys and be very confused or maybe they are pansexual really but dont know because they dont know that being pansexual is a thing

[@avocadox2730]

tHeM BeArS that’s why representation is important

[@cowboypablo633]

Shit , this kid is BRAVE, most kids would probably be to scared to come out , and most people would probably come out at teen ages like he said , cause my friend said knew his sexuality at 7 he said we didn’t wanna come out until he was 15 I agreed with him and his grandparents won’t talk to him now

[@hajimehinata1108]

He is brave

[@call_Arapy]

Indeed he is

[@drumgobonk]

im nervous to come out even though my parents aren't homophobic :/

[@lex_xx8817]

“Yeah. And how long have you known you’re straight? Because it’s the ‘default?’” My mans 9 and speaking facts bro

[@zed.4582]

I honestly love Tyler's humour and how wholesome this is

[@chives_4044]

OK. Can I just say, that when people see kids as old as Tyler 'date' everyone is all just "aww that's so cute, their learning about love!" But when kids of the same sex try to do the same thing, its all "aren't they a bit to young for that?" Or "he/she/they are so young, how do they know what they want?". love. Is. Not. A. Choice. Love is love, no matter what, but people treat it as a 'forbidden topic' when it should be expressed like a normal conversation. I am 14. I have a girlfriend, I'm transgender, and pansexual. But people like my dad think I'm not old enough to know what I want. (Sorry I just really wanted to talk about this. If your reading this, I hope your having a good day. And if not, I hope it gets better for you)

[@upds_0851]

acer-chaser 01 i agree, age doesn’t matter nor does gender or sexuality

[@chives_4044]

@@upds_0851 glad to know someone else agrees

[@RainbowQuartz2.0]

acer-chaser 01 I think it's because when people think of the gay community, they just think of sex, sadly. And people don't want to think about children and sex because, obviously, gross. So they think it's too young for children to feel this way.

[@chives_4044]

@@np-cos4065 well, look, I am someone who struggled to come out to family and friends and such, but I'm not really an expert, but I CAN give you some advice to get started. First of all, I suggest you try something called 'testing the water'. Get friends or familys opinions on the LGBTQI+ community, that'll at least let you know its safe to talking about it once you build up the confidence in the future. Getting a good support system is good, whether its your friends, teachers, siblings, and other figures in you life that can help you or be there for you. If you have one, try talking to a school Chaplin or a nurse or a school councilor. There are many ways to star off, but remember that there is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to come out. Take you time, at your own pace. If you need some websites that you can look at, I actually have a couple, but some of them are for transgender. Still a good place to star, if your interested. Edit: I thought you ment on coming out. I have some more advice. If people don't accept you for who you love, then their not worth it. Its your choice, and if they can't accept that, then that's their problem.

[@np-cos4065]

@@chives_4044 Thank you so much, your advice is helpful and I feel happy knowing that there are people like you who like helping and know what advice to give :)

[@Retrodragon-ly9xk]

Who else is watching just a bunch of LGBTQIA+ mini movies because they plan on coming out and use them for strength to come out No one? just me

[@vaishnavs.r8415]

Retrodragon 2507 me too !!!

[@Retrodragon-ly9xk]

Wow I thought i was the only one.Hm Guess not😐

[@joeljunior.official]

Be strong! We got your back!

[@Retrodragon-ly9xk]

Thank you for your support I am coming out today so wish me luck

[@MrAttla]

I hope your coming out went well!

[@818runzyk]

Out of all the short films I’ve watched, this has to be my favorite 🤍

[@randomperson2777]

“…and I’ll be right there.” “You better.” These two are just so sweet 🥺❤️

[@ocrodger]

Yes.....I always knew.....came out at 24 years old......and now at 63.....married to my husband of 17 years. Life is good. Cute movie. Will add to my fav list. Thanks for making it. Peace.

[@mollybrolly3523]

“It’s just a phase” said the homophobes who’s marriage ended sooner than yours ;) that’s a beautiful love story, and pretty inspiring!!

[@guyincognito6786]

Get conversion therapy

[@annalisafilini5053]

@@guyincognito6786 no u💖🐝✨ homophobia can be really hard, be strong, you can still heal🌈

[@guyincognito6786]

@@annalisafilini5053 Are you usually this confusing?

[@trees____383]

Guy Incognito it’s so sad to hear when people are like you. I wish I could help I; can’t imagine how hard it must be to be a homophobe. If I had money, I’d try to get you therapy or smth. Stay strong and get better luv💕✨

[@belyrical4631]

"Being straight is default" True. A device comes with default settings. Well, but that doesn't mean you never change the settings from default.

[@joeljunior.official]

[@catfox3154]

“YOU KNOW NOTHING JON SNOW” perfect, this is already a masterpiece

[@catfox3154]

THE RED WEDDING THIS KID IS GREAT

[@catfox3154]

Waiter “oh you don’t like onions?” Tyler “I do”

[@catfox3154]

Also wtf this is the nicest waitress ever

[@Chocolatechipwaffles]

Out of all the short films I’ve seen on KZbin, I watch a LOT btw, there’s just something so special about this one.

[@joeljunior.official]

I'm very glad you liked it! Thank you for leaving this comment here

[@rheibez]

This movie is so beautiful. I'm 19 years old and haven't come out to everybody yet, just my friends and my sister. Tyler's so confidant, he inspired me. Congratulations for the movie, it's truly amazing.

[@joeljunior.official]

I'm very glad we could inspire you! I wish I had this kind of inspiration to myself before too. I didn't come out until I was 26...

[@dan69052]

truth not dogma If you are gay or know someone who is, this is important information! Sexual orientation is determined in the womb during fetus development. Various hormones are introduced at specific times to accomplish this .The fetus plays no part in this process. A person is, therefore, born with a predetermined attraction. It is, therefore, not a choice & consequently not a sin & not immoral. It is a natural expression of our species & found commonplace in nature. Intelligent research in this area clearly explains this process. If you are truly interested in truth, based on knowledge, the book Gay, Straight & the Reason Why by Dr. Simon Levay shows this with numerous research articles. If you want to understand the truth & have respect for yourself & others, that you are entitled to, this book will help. It also has, unlike the bible written over 2000 years ago by men that had no understanding of science, an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend the book. The public must be exposed to facts & knowledge. It is an obligation for those who know the truth & must defend it. Don’t let the religious pull you down to their level of ignorance. Peace

[@toxichope7793]

This is ingenious. My nine year old sister came out to me, her half brother, so this story hits a little closer to home. I'm just glad that there is something that acknowledges that younger children CAN be gay, that being gay is not a choice, that you can only be you and accept yourself for who you are. As a trans guy, the statements and themes of acceptance and being you really warmed my heart. Thank you to all of the cast, creatives, and crew involved in the making of the film for being a beacon of recognition and hope for the LGBTQIA+ community.

[@joeljunior.official]

I couldn’t feel happier ❤️ Thank you for sharing your story! Together we will make the world a better place!

[@grandviceroyoftheempire]

"Now he can live the life he wants to live." I wish that it were really true for everyone. Maybe one day it will be.

[@tamaraturk6917]

My sister is 12, she did her coming out maybe 4 months ago? But the most important thing is that she is still my sister, nothing changed and nothing ever will change. I mean c'mon, they're young, but not stupid.

[@curanderotango]

I knew that I was gay before I was seven years old, when I did not even knew what being gay was supposed to be, and was deeply in love when I was twelve!!... So I will never be able to figure out why people see it as something wrong, when in my opinion, it is something perfectly natural that affects a small segment of the population, it is in every race and for all times!!... And nothing will never change!!... And is nothing different between heterosexuals and homosexuals, except that homosexuals prefer to love and share their lives with a person of the same gender, and that’s all!!...

[@bnannylv]

So well stated. Just beautiful. Thank you for opening up and sharing with the rest of us.

[@michaelpedicini3657]

That is very true

[@byealex7607]

You said what I didn't know. Thank you.

[@corruption8639]

bro i was holding hands with a boy every day on my way to class in 2nd grade

[@hospice00]

It is perfectly natural.

[@gorans3996]

A must watch film. It is clever, ingenious, humble, fresh, current, sublime, honest, amazing, enlightening. Warm congratulations :)

[@gsamsasamsa]

Couldn't add nothing extra to your comment, just subscribe it as a "like" felt insufficient.

[@astraboys9895]

This is great, I love you guys, so much. It made me want to film a documentary last year. Its now online ❤️🌈

[@eggroll8878]

10/10 app review. Wow 🤩

[@jeannebrumbaugh7969]

L)l)

[@alienfrograbbitchannelmove4229]

That`s a lot of adjectives 0-0

[@vr-antique-angelab.compas7173]

This short film proves that maturity knows no age.

[@mazikeenlea2725]

Really nice of you making this video framing not how the older brother would react, but most of society reaction s like his. And the fact that Tyler responding with "How long did you know you were straight?" Bruh PERIODTTT

[@joeljunior.official]

*READ THIS! This is an interactive post! Hi, everyone! First thank you for watching Tyler and for those who shared, thank you for helping spread this message of love and tolerance. Now, with this post, I'd like to live open for anyone who wants to share anything that could help people who are struggling with their sexuality, other films, music, blogs, or even personal stories. If we can inspire in any way, then let's do it! We can make the world a better place! TYLER came from pain, but in a moment of peace in my life. I wanted to share that story in a way people would see and understand with different eyes, so the new generation doesn't need to go through what many of us had to go through before. Love wins.

[@joeljunior.official]

@Mina Ashido I am so glad for reading this! As you said no one deserves to be treated differently for being who they are. Many of us didn't have the luck to have a supporting family (I have, fortunately), and they need to know that they have a family here, with all of us! No one must go through this alone, and we must speak up if we want to break this pattern of having to come out.

[@joeljunior.official]

Thank you! But my family doesn't really agree with my decisions, they are still Christians, very conservative. But their love for me was never changed and they accepted, even though they don't agree. But that's already more than most people. And stories like yours can inspires others to look for the same!

[@falseheteros9102]

I'm so glad I saw this post! I am 12 years old and I am still discovering my sexuality. I have had feelings for boys in the past, and then boys and girls, and now I honestly don't know what gender I am attracted to anymore. I would like to talk to someone about this, but I can't. The only person I can talk to is my invisible therapist. I feel lonely, but watching LGBTQ+ short films and videos make me feel really happy and welcomed. No one and I mean no one should treat someone differently due to their sexual orientation. It is like grounding someone for having brown eyes. I believe eveyone should be treated equally no matter their gender, religion or who they love. Love is love.

[@vassi-00]

Here’s something. I relate to this so much. I’m literally the same thing I’m biromantic asexual I came out last month and I’m turning ten in a few months so yea das it

[@joeljunior.official]

Snape’s wife-4-eva thank you for sharing this!!

[@febe004]

"i would fight the world for him" I--- no, u are crying

[@richardvelasco7356]

There are not enough superlatives in my vocabulary to describe this film! I simply loved it!

[@ayyq3174]

*That kid is so much like me,* I feel so much mature than other kids. They watch some Poppy Playtime FNF ASMR Challenge, while I watch some fact videos. And I care more about world problems more than my parents. I felt like no one understands me. It's nice to see other kids with more maturity than adults.

[@devchaos1212]

gonna be honest, tylers acting is way better than his brothers

[@paulogrocha]

This is so sweet. I only had his courage at 45, when I came out. And he's only ten, opsss 9. Such a beautiful film.

[@guyincognito6786]

Get conversion therapy

[@sabinatsang]

@@guyincognito6786 why don't you do something better with your time instead of spending it by deliberately clicking on a video to spread hate and misinformation

[@guyincognito6786]

@@sabinatsang I am not spreading hate and misinformation. I am trying to help people.

[@mandyb5167]

Never too late.

[@sabinatsang]

@@guyincognito6786 helping people would be supporting them not telling them to change

[@just_matthew1263]

this kid is hallarious. Great actor

[@Smiley_Fruitcake]

I was a fruity little child, I'm lucky, my parents never really cared all that much. Now I'm a QSA leader at my school. I'm making playlist of short films to show at my school

[@3rror_i.n.k434]

no one was ever born homophobic, racist, strait or gay its just how are minds develops and the situations we end up in 🏳️‍🌈 but in the end we are still all valid and don't let anyone tell you different✌🏻✌🏼✌🏽✌🏾✌🏿

[@RainbowQuartz2.0]

Danny Matthews I thought people were born gay or straight or bi or whatever. It's genetics right, not the environment.

[@3rror_i.n.k434]

@@RainbowQuartz2.0 ye, It's just know one is born with the knowledge that there gay like I didn't realize I was gay till I was 11 but now that I look back it's kind of obvious obvious

[@RainbowQuartz2.0]

Danny Matthews ohhhhh, yeah, I didn't realize I was gay until I was like 13 lol.

[@sadhbhmaher8863]

@@RainbowQuartz2.0 the environment inside the actual womb can affect it aswell

[@dan69052]

truth not dogma If you are gay or know someone who is, this is important information! Sexual orientation is determined in the womb during fetus development. Various hormones are introduced at specific times to accomplish this .The fetus plays no part in this process. A person is, therefore, born with a predetermined attraction. It is, therefore, not a choice & consequently not a sin & not immoral. It is a natural expression of our species & found commonplace in nature. Intelligent research in this area clearly explains this process. If you are truly interested in truth, based on knowledge, the book Gay, Straight & the Reason Why by Dr. Simon Levay shows this with numerous research articles. If you want to understand the truth & have respect for yourself & others, that you are entitled to, this book will help. It also has, unlike the bible written over 2000 years ago by men that had no understanding of science, an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend the book. The public must be exposed to facts & knowledge. It is an obligation for those who know the truth & must defend it. Don’t let the religious pull you down to their level of ignorance. Peace

[@siriusly6321]

I've shown my bisexuality since I was young and then realized how gay I was when I turned thirteen oof.

[@jmitterii2]

Problem with being bi, most of us bi's still don't know what spectrum. And we're shunned by both the gay and straight community... so we just don't tend to answer. We really don't know what we are. And that's okay too.

[@joeljunior.official]

[@althepal234]

Lmao yeah same, I kept switching from lesbian to straight when I was nine Then I realized I was bi and trans Also is that Yurio is your pfp? If so, love it!

[@elektr1x7881]

man i really just wanna give tyler a big hug rn

[@ABANDONED23456]

Just a little note to those of you who are lgbt+; there's no rush in coming out, it's okay. Open up whenever you feel comfortable. If you're thinking about coming out, I recommend starting with those who you feel comfortable being around and you feel comfy knowing your sexuality. Your friends, siblings, parents, etc.. Surround yourself with those who support and accept you for who you are. Remember, there's no rush. It took 2 years for me to get comfortable to come out to everyone except my parents, and then coming out to my parents 5 years later. There's even people coming out well into their 70s. If you dont want to come out whatsoever, then that's alright. You dont have to and nobody will force you. Just remember to be as proud as you can about yourself and your identity. It'll be okay ^^

[@alexisgarbage]

what scares me is that he was born in 2011

[@joeljunior.official]

Haha! right!? Makes me feel so old!

[@mylesanderson2861]

Yikes I was 18 in 2011 and struggling to get a job I was broke that year gives me bad memories 😂. Selling books at the local college and flirting with women so they could buy jewelry 😅

[@Luna-kw2gk]

That made me double take for a second

[@reetdeep2652]

I was 11 when I turned out to be pansexual and transgender My mom also just thinks me being transgender might be a phase and it hurts me because I know it's not! And I like my dad and his girlfriend more now because they actually say the correct gender pronouns and they fully accept and they agree to me wanting to change my name kinda. Like not know but sometime.

[@joeljunior.official]

I'm glad you hear you have a father that supports you! And give it time! Some people take more time to adapt, but they come around.

[@reetdeep2652]

@@joeljunior.official thank you! 🥺 This means a lot

[@winkelfishhh6764]

So you got the surgery and became transgender or you are the opposite gender without surgery?

[@reetdeep2652]

@@winkelfishhh6764 sadly I'm still my natural gender. I'm only 13 right now. And I did come out recently as trans. But for myself I came to the terms that I was trans at the age of 11. My mom doesn't really understand, she just says, " your basically waving a sign around saying you want a * opposite gender part *" Which that isn't exactly the case. Being transgender doesn't just mean that. That is only a really small part of it. But right now me saying I'm trans means I want to be able to become the opposite sex. It can either mean a: you want to be transitioned, b: your transitioning, or c: you've fully transitioned and or now the opposite sex.

[@hajimehinata1108]

Me tooo! Omg dude I was 11, pan and trans too oh ma gawd-

[@magnarcreed3801]

Seeing the little boy so scared broke my heart. I’ve helped in raising my younger siblings and done my best to give them various age appropriate talks on love and attraction to various sexes/genders.

[@doctor_feel_good_rx7467]

sweet. adorable. Tyler reminds me and looks like my adopted son. I am grateful for my son's openness and to observe the same in Tyler. Awesome storyline and talented acting. Inspirational. Many Thanks! Much love from Boston, MA USA

[@AdityaAnand-oy3nc]

I think people assume kids are "too young to know they are gay" because they think it's about sexuality but often it's about innocent love 💕

[@morros.sternum]

I realised I like girls when I was 9 and came out as lesbian when I was almost 14.

[@veronicaariandy1673]

Watching this after watching two little boys is like given candy after depression. The two little boys is masterpiece it's making me cry and tyler is a sunshine.

[@_Hi__]

When Tyler’s brother started yelling at him and saying he is “10” and saying he was to young to know, literally made me start crying. I’m 10 years old and came out to my mom as bisexual a months ago

[@quogglebot]

same :o

[@fuzzypig7750]

What so people can be straight when they're young but not gay or bi. I'm pan BTW

[@michaelw6222]

I know, right? The hypocrisy on this is off the scale.

[@jorgealbertouribehernandez7899]

I know right?

[@joeljunior.official]

People must be who they are without questions.

[@niko_creed32]

Same and ik

[@coachoikawa4951]

Im pan and trans :D

[@kristinlenton4825]

I’m 50 seconds in and I already love this kid😂😂😂😂

[@joeljunior.official]

Hahaha! He has this effect! Some love him, some hate! I'm on your side! haha

[@paulmerritt2484]

So much you want to give the kid a sex change before puberty?

[@jojonathan2005]

It's so weird that people ask "when did u know" I mean...seriously when did u realise u were "straight". I came out when I was 14 but I think I know I was gay without even actually knowing I was... As far as I remember I had a crash on a girl when I was in kindergarten! And I didn't even realise it. This kid is literally 9 and he understood who he is...and that's literally something I wish I could do, I would have saved so much of my time and I would have been more confident

[@armasandoval52]

I remember when I was a kid, my mom thought I was either lesbian or straight. And she even said "Can you just come out already? I really wanna know!". She was really supportive of me and even told me "I love you and nothing can change that. If you choose to be gay that's ok. But if you want to be something else, that's also okay. It doesn't matter what you are, it just matters that you stay as my child." and It made me more confident about the future.

[@Birodalom1]

My favourite part is the brotherly love. "I would fight the world for him." Exactly how i feel about my foster brother. He is 25 years younger than me, and we are not even blood related. But family is not a flash and blood thing, we are tied by hearts. I will love you, baby brother, till the end of time.

[@giorgianacurbat6413]

I kinda feel like a fake bisexual bc I was straight, convinced that I was straight, then boom, a girl shows up and I'm bi... It's not like I always knew, like other people, I never knew

[@svantenelander7131]

I feel the same way, but remember that you are valid!

[@markysharkboy0261]

I mean I do believe I’m bisexual, it’s just I’m mostly attracted to females. I feel it’s just an occasional thing when I feel something for guys

[@trixie_likes_shipping]

I feel the same way to be honest

[@karabolefa9487]

@@markysharkboy0261 same but the other way around, like i have so many male crushes and I am mostly attracted to males but I still like girls. There's this girls who's been in my class since 5th grade up until 10th and I like her but I can't think of doing "stuff" during a relationship but u still like her.

[@markysharkboy0261]

@@karabolefa9487 Yeah I get where you’re coming from 😁😁

[@adityalovestaylor21]

I literally cried..🥺🥺🥺❤️

[@AKi-bv7ic]

i might explOOODE this shortfilm somehow really suits on how i feel except because i havent told my family im bisexual im too scared they are always"you are too young to know that" with every kind of lgbtq+ situation any friend of mine has and that just makes me seriously scared of theyre reaction ANYWAYS THIS SHORTFILM IS SO WHOLESOME AND I LOVE IT !

[@joeljunior.official]

I'm so happy you could relate to the message! Makes me feel like I was never alone. Thank you for watching!

[@AKi-bv7ic]

JOEL JUNIOR np thanks for making this !

[@terezacristinamascarenhas9062]

Simply incredible! What an important topic! We need films like that, which incite love and respect above all. Congratulations!!!

[@joeljunior.official]

Thank you so much! Minha tesåo!!!

[@katrienvanhoucke1938]

I don't have words that expres how I feel about this shortfilm. fantastic, amazing, superbly filmed, and so much more, ..... Congratulations!

[@samudralapradyumna621]

The film was great. And kid was so brave to tell his brother and the brother handled it very extraordinarily well. I wish every brother and sister should be like him. The film is so emotional, that's nice. Any way the is nice

[@randomperson2777]

“Aww, I wish I had your self esteem” Me: *wheEEze*

[@sh1nig4mi50]

I’m just so scared to come out. I couldn’t, my “parents” would kick me out even tho I’m only 11 :(

[@6runo_123]

its ok! you dont have to come out now, and if they dont accept you, its not your fault

[@tt-qq4xq]

im scared of my parents kick me out bcz im pan... im like 13 but its just so much pressure...

[@6runo_123]

@@tt-qq4xq dont worry! its ok if you are scared, but i think u could wait until u feel comfortable enough to come out to them, maybe you could tell your friends, i hope this help

[@sh1nig4mi50]

Trashyy;;Silvastra /error that’s ok :( we can all get through it

[@quotesxx3121]

@@tt-qq4xq me to but im bi

[@A.H._]

Okay, but like, can we talk about how he's in for a long list of disappointments? Like, he's so fortunate to know who he is and everything, I would've loved if this happened to me too and I didn't struggle so much figuring myself out, but he's gonna have crushes on straight boys or at least boys who think they're straight for so many years, because this awfully heteronormative society makes most of us struggle with our identities for years, so we don't realize that what we feel isn't just admiration or friendly love usually until our teen years. I had so many crushes on straight girls but I never realized they were crushes, so I never really suffered... Anyway, I just felt like sharing my thoughts because the last scene about Sammy made me think that and I just, idk, felt a little sad. I really hope that Sammy feels the same and is aware of it

[@dan69052]

truth not dogma If you are gay or know someone who is, this is important information! Sexual orientation is determined in the womb during fetus development. Various hormones are introduced at specific times to accomplish this .The fetus plays no part in this process. A person is, therefore, born with a predetermined attraction. It is, therefore, not a choice & consequently not a sin & not immoral. It is a natural expression of our species & found commonplace in nature. Intelligent research in this area clearly explains this process. If you are truly interested in truth, based on knowledge, the book Gay, Straight & the Reason Why by Dr. Simon Levay shows this with numerous research articles. If you want to understand the truth & have respect for yourself & others, that you are entitled to, this book will help. It also has, unlike the bible written over 2000 years ago by men that had no understanding of science, an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend the book. The public must be exposed to facts & knowledge. It is an obligation for those who know the truth & must defend it. Don’t let the religious pull you down to their level of ignorance. Peace

[@RodneyDodson]

My identical twin brother and I both knew when we were like five years old. Back in the 80s. They didn’t explain homosexuality in schools, or at home... You had to slowly figure it out. Usually through the TV which was extremely homophobic at the time.

[@dan69052]

truth not dogma If you are gay or know someone who is, this is important information! Sexual orientation is determined in the womb during fetus development. Various hormones are introduced at specific times to accomplish this .The fetus plays no part in this process. A person is, therefore, born with a predetermined attraction. It is, therefore, not a choice & consequently not a sin & not immoral. It is a natural expression of our species & found commonplace in nature. Intelligent research in this area clearly explains this process. If you are truly interested in truth, based on knowledge, the book Gay, Straight & the Reason Why by Dr. Simon Levay shows this with numerous research articles. If you want to understand the truth & have respect for yourself & others, that you are entitled to, this book will help. It also has, unlike the bible written over 2000 years ago by men that had no understanding of science, an extensive bibliography. I strongly recommend the book. The public must be exposed to facts & knowledge. It is an obligation for those who know the truth & must defend it. Don’t let the religious pull you down to their level of ignorance. Peace

[@Falipes99]

Ok THIS deserves AN OSCAR