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The Butch Factor

Documentary
4.6·2009·1h 16m

What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure. From the Castro culture of the 1970s to today’s Bears and gym rats, this f...

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J. Wesley Adams

Himself (Wes Adams)

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David Aguilar

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H.T. Bennett

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Jackson Bowman

Himself

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Ellen Brin

Herself

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Junior Buendia

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Brent Calderwood

Himself

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Vincent Calvarese

Himself

DIRECTOR

Christopher Hines

OVERVIEW

What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure. From the Castro culture of the 1970s to today’s Bears and gym rats, this fascinating investigation of gay men and sexuality blows the lid off old stereotypes and showcases a battalion of interviewees including muscle men, rodeo riders, rugby players and cops. The men speak candidly on topics from homophobia to metrosexuality to embracing effeminacy as they reveal what it means to be a gay man in America today.