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
I Am Michael
2015, Drama/Lgbtq+, 1h 42m
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Based on the fascinating, true-life story of Michael Glatze (James Franco), a gay activist who becomes an anti-gay Christian pastor.
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Genre: Drama, Lgbtq+
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Original Language: English
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Director: Justin Kelly
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Producer: Ron Singer, Joel Michaely, James Franco, Michael Mendelsohn, Scott Reed, Vince Jolivette
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Writer: Stacey Miller, Justin Kelly
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Distributor: Brainstorm Media
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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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