Change
Originally released in 2011. Change is a drama film. directed by Melissa Osborne. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sean Michael McClam, Preston Mayes, and Jesse James Rice
Synopsis
An African-American teenager grapples with his sexual identity on the night Barack Obama is elected President and Proposition 8 — the California voter initiative to eliminate same-sex marriage — is passed. When one of Jamie's friend group initiates the bullying of an openly gay classmate, Jamie uses his wits to try and prevent it, but when things don't go the way he predicted, he is forced to face his fears head on. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Short Film at Frameline35: The San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, Change is a poetic and moving film which deftly examines one young man's internal identity struggles within the context of the modern movement for LGBT rights, and a high school experience fraught with peer pressure.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Change about?
An African-American teenager grapples with his sexual identity on the night Barack Obama is elected President and Proposition 8 — the California voter initiative to eliminate same-sex marriage �...
Who directed Change?
Change was directed by Melissa Osborne.
How long is Change?
Change has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was Change released?
Change was released on January 29, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Change?
The main cast of Change includes Sean Michael McClam, Preston Mayes, Jesse James Rice, Brooklyn Lowe, Carl W. Crudup.