I Am Michael

2015, Drama/Lgbtq+, 1h 42m

37 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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I Am Michael takes a determinedly balanced approach to its complex subject, and although the results don't always add up, they're anchored by strong work from James Franco. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Based on the fascinating, true-life story of Michael Glatze (James Franco), a gay activist who becomes an anti-gay Christian pastor.

Cast & Crew

James Franco
Michael Glatze
Zachary Quinto
Bennett
Emma Roberts
Rebekah Fuller
Charlie Carver
Tyler
Avan Jogia
Nico
Daryl Hannah
Deborah
Lesley Ann Warren
Jefferson Mays
Preacher Teacher
Justin Kelly
Director
Mike Dusi
Producer
James Franco
Producer
Vince Jolivette
Producer
Benoit Denizet Lewis
Producer
Lauren Selig
Executive Producer
Gus Van Sant
Executive Producer
Tim Kvasnosky
Original Music
Jake Shears
Original Music
Christopher Blauvelt
Cinematographer
Aaron I. Butler
Film Editor
Cynthia Huffman
Casting
Michael Barton
Production Design
Lucas Miller
Art Director
Abigail Benavides
Set Decoration
Brenda Abbandandolo
Costume Designer
Justin Kelly
Screenwriter
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  • Feb 10, 2015
    A remarkably sympathetic and nuanced character study about an idealist LGBT activist who slowly becomes a pathetic shadow of himself due to fear and religion, and it is beautiful to see how the film never vilifies him, which would have been actually quite easy.
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