Reeling 2010: Strapped

A routine trick at a man's apartment propels a cynical hustler into a series of strange and life-changing encounters. Tall and lanky with a mop of unruly dark hair, the young man makes for an attractive prostitute–handsome in body, amiable in personality and highly capable at sex. He's just out to make a buck, one guy at a time. But this coldly efficient rent boy begins to look at himself in a different way one stormy night, when he finds himself lost in a maze-like apartment building. The evening begins with a tryst with a beefy, timid man unused to gay sex. Their "session" becomes surprisingly tender for both. But time is money, and he's off–that is, he'd be off if he could find the exit. His unexpected odyssey leads him to a series of encounters: one with a "straight" guy with issues; a cocaine-fueled queen; an older man, hidden away in a leaky attic apartment; and a lonely young man who thinks he's finally made a real connection. Sex is the commonality, but out of that commodity comes raw, unguarded emotions for all. Sad, funny, sexy and touching, Strapped is an unforgettable look into one young man’s moving journey to understanding. Strapped Joseph Graham (USA, 2010, 95 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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