Thomas Hescott
Director
The Act (2020)
In 1965 - the eve of decriminalization for acts of male homosexuality in the U.K. - Matthews, a young gay man at odds with the world, discovers love, sex, and a new family in the backstreets and underground bars of Soho.
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Watch Providers: The Roku Channel
Production Companies: 130 Elektra Films, Hades Films, Cinema Hades
Country: United Kingdom
Production Country:
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 18 min.
Released: Oct. 28, 2020
Status: Released
Certification: NR