The Truth About Alex (1986)
- Directed by
- Paul Shapiro
- Genre
- LGBTQ-related film, LGBT-related television series
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Rating
- 5.4 of 10 from 10 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A high school athlete named Brad supports his best friend Alex after Alex reveals he is gay. The story focuses on their friendship and the reactions of those around them.
emotionally chargedpoignantgroundedsinceredramaticearnestintimate
What happens
The Truth About Alex is a 1986 Canadian-American made-for-television drama film directed by Paul Shapiro. The movies stars Scott Baio as Brad and Peter Spence as Alex. It is based on the book Counterplay by Ann Snyder and Louis Pelletier. The film aired on Global TV in Canada in 1986 and in the United States on HBO in 1987. The movie received a 1987 Gemini Award for Best Short Drama and one for Best Photography in a Dramatic Program or Series and was nominated for two additional awards. The film also received a CINE Golden Eagle Award and a CableACE Award. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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