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Circuit (2001)

Circuit poster
Directed by
Dirk Shafer
Genre
drama film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 10m
Rated
NR
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 24 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

The film follows several gay men as they navigate the world of circuit parties with their constant music and drugs. It shows the highs of the party scene and the personal struggles that go on behind the scenes.

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What happens

Circuit is a 2002 gay-themed independent film set in the world of gay circuit parties. Written by Dirk Shafer and Gregory Hinton and directed by Shafer, Circuit follows the lives of several people involved in the circuit party scene. Shot on digital video over a period of six months, Shafer was inspired by circuit party music in crafting the film. Circuit received mixed reviews, with reviewers finding the film too long and the performances of several of the lead actors weak. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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