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The Way He Looks
Why this pick
Like Akron, it is a tender, unhurried first-love story shaped by youthful uncertainty, sincere friendship, and a warm emotional perspective rather than melodrama.
A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
MOVIE2015 1h 28m USA
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Akron
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CINEHUNCH / THE NEXT FRAME
Keep the feeling.
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Why this pick
Its gentle coming-of-age romance shares Akron’s naturalistic performances, tentative attraction, and compassionate attention to the pressures surrounding young love.
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North Sea Texas
Why this pick
This is another intimate queer drama where a young relationship offers solace amid family distance, with a soft, reflective mood and understated emotional stakes.
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Mario
Why this pick
It carries forward Akron’s sincere young-romance energy while adding the strain of an environment that makes openness and intimacy difficult.
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Henry Gamble's Birthday Party
Why this pick
Its compassionate ensemble approach and focus on a young man navigating desire, faith, and family make it a thoughtful companion to Akron’s emotional openness.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Matthew Frias
Benny Cruz
Edmund Donovan
Christopher Welling
Andrea Burns
Lenora Cruz
Amy da Luz
Carol Welling
Joseph Melendez
David Cruz