Southern Baptist Sissies is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Del Shores.[1] It is based on Shores's 2000 play of the same name.[2]
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Directed by | Del Shores |
Written by | Del Shores |
Based on | Southern Baptist Sissies by Del Shores |
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Cinematography | Nickolas Dylan Rossi |
Edited by | Donna Mathewson |
Music by | Joe Patrick Ward |
Production company | Beard Collins Shores Productions |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Based in a small town in Texas, four boys named Mark, Benny, TJ, and Andrew retell their experiences of discovering their homosexuality while being raised in a conservative Baptist church. The film is a satirical comedy and a serious exploration of what it means to be gay.
The film has a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews, with an average score of 6.13/10.[3]