Seeking refuge from the media firestorm surrounding his recent outing, soap opera actor Graham Windsor retreats to a familiar Palm Springs inn. Also using the inn to escape the hoards of angry media is Trey Reed, a prominent gay marriage advocate weathering his own messy public divorce. Though they both initially judge the professional shortcomings of the other, the chemistry between them heats up through repeated encounters (in various stages of undress) in the small resort. When those sparks turn towards true romance, both men are forced to confront the secrets they have been hiding from, and the truths that run much deeper than the tabloid stories written about them. Graham hides the truth behind the leaked sex tape that exposed him as gay and cost him his job and Trey is covering up the actual reason for his recent divorce. Will honesty shatter their budding romance, or add to the already heavy personal price both have paid? At once both a skin-filled romance and a biting commentary on the double standards of the press, Role/Play is a sexy and thoughtful drama that combines story and social statement. Beautifully shot on location in Palm Springs, this film will leave you feeling like you’ve had your own Californian weekend. —Zachary Togami for Reeling Role/Play Rob Williams (USA, 2010, 85 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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