Role/Play
Who are you pretending to be?
2010 · 1h 25m · Not Rated
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Rob Williams
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Role/Play
Overview
A recently outed soap opera actor crosses paths with a recently divorced gay marriage activist, forcing them to confront the price of fame and the fickle nature of celebrity within the gay community.
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