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James (Niall Wright) is a withdrawn and secretive teenager, coming from a family with long-buried secrets. With no friends and a refusal to confide with his parents (Margaret Goodman and Gerry Doherty), he faces an inner battle as he comes to terms with his sexuality. His literature teacher, Mr. Sutherland (Matt Jennings), is his sole beacon of hope, believing that he may understand the trouble he faces. However, in his moment of need, Sutherland, concerned by the risks involved, fails to provide James with the support he needs. Devoid of hope, he makes an audacious decision to turn to seemingly the last person who can help, an older man (Louis Rolston) that he meets in the public toilets.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1351642/plotsummary James (2008) IMDB Plot Summary]</ref><ref>[http://www.theskykid.com/movies/short-movies/james-a-coming-out-masterpiece-by-connor-clements/ "James - a coming of age film by Connor Clements", Interview by TheSkyKid.Com]</ref> <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_%282008_film%29 James (2008 film) (Wikipedia)]</ref> | James (Niall Wright) is a withdrawn and secretive teenager, coming from a family with long-buried secrets. With no friends and a refusal to confide with his parents (Margaret Goodman and Gerry Doherty), he faces an inner battle as he comes to terms with his [[Homosexuality|sexuality]]. His literature teacher, Mr. Sutherland (Matt Jennings), is his sole beacon of hope, believing that he may understand the trouble he faces. However, in his moment of need, Sutherland, concerned by the risks involved, fails to provide James with the support he needs. Devoid of hope, he makes an audacious decision to turn to seemingly the last person who can help, an older man (Louis Rolston) that he meets in the public toilets.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1351642/plotsummary James (2008) IMDB Plot Summary]</ref><ref>[http://www.theskykid.com/movies/short-movies/james-a-coming-out-masterpiece-by-connor-clements/ "James - a coming of age film by Connor Clements", Interview by TheSkyKid.Com]</ref> <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_%282008_film%29 James (2008 film) (Wikipedia)]</ref> | ||
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| Year Released: | 2008 |
| MPAA Rating (USA): | NR |
| Director: | Connor Clements |
| Starring: | Niall Wright |
James is a short film written and directed by Connor Clements. Young James struggles as the outsider kid at his school. His teacher, Mr. Sutherland, the only person he feels he can connect with. When James finally puts a voice to his feelings, Mr. Sutherland's response isn't what James had hoped for.[1]
Plot summary
James (Niall Wright) is a withdrawn and secretive teenager, coming from a family with long-buried secrets. With no friends and a refusal to confide with his parents (Margaret Goodman and Gerry Doherty), he faces an inner battle as he comes to terms with his sexuality. His literature teacher, Mr. Sutherland (Matt Jennings), is his sole beacon of hope, believing that he may understand the trouble he faces. However, in his moment of need, Sutherland, concerned by the risks involved, fails to provide James with the support he needs. Devoid of hope, he makes an audacious decision to turn to seemingly the last person who can help, an older man (Louis Rolston) that he meets in the public toilets.[2][3] [4]
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External links
- James (2008) IMDb
- James at ConnorClements.tv
- James (2008) (vimeo - Full film)
- James (2008) - Trailer (YouTube)
- James - by @ConnorClements, award winning #Sundance Gay Short Film - Full film (YouTube)
