Reeling 2010: The Stranger In Us

The story unfolds through the non-sequential memories of its central character, Anthony. Taking a bus to an undisclosed destination, he grapples with the loss of the only two meaningful relationships he established since arriving in the city. He relives the telltale moments with his volatile lover, Stephen, recounting the abuse he could not name when he endured it. After ending the affair with Stephen, Anthony finds himself completely alone in the city but not willing to leave town. Unable to pursue his dream of writing poetry, he slips into social and spiritual paralysis, avoiding real human interaction except by picking up strangers late at night. He meets a number of drifters in his gritty neighborhood, including Gavin, a runaway teen hustler living on the streets. Almost effortlessly, Gavin comes and goes, unexpectedly becoming a playful and nurturing force in Anthony's life…even taking on a parental role at times. Gavin’s street life becomes progressively more impossible for him to handle, and though Anthony tries to help him, he disappears without warning. Hitting bottom in his emotional spiral, and with the return of his abusive lover Stephen, Anthony attempts to turn his life around by embarking on a mission to find his young friend. The Stranger In Us, Scott Boswell (USA, 2010, 107 Min.) Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival, the second oldest film festival of its kind in the US, is presenting 54 programs over 10 days from November 4-13, 2010. Advance sales are available until the day before the show. After that, tickets must be purchased at the theater box office on the day of the screening. Regular Screenings: $10 ($8 members), Matinee Screenings (before 5:00 pm): $8 ($6 members).

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