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  • 2006
  • R
  • Regent Releasing
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2006
  • R
  • Regent Releasing
  • 1 h 38 m

Summary Inspired by the real-life story of lesbian Mary Cheney, daughter of conservative Vice President Dick Cheney, Poster Boy is a timely and provocative story set against the explosive intersection of radical right-wing politics and increasing gay visibility. (Regent Releasing)

Directed By: Zak Tucker

Written By: Ryan Shiraki, Lecia Rosenthal, Joshua Davis

  • 2006
  • R
  • Regent Releasing
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2006
  • R
  • Regent Releasing
  • 1 h 38 m

Poster Boy

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
36
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Summary Inspired by the real-life story of lesbian Mary Cheney, daughter of conservative Vice President Dick Cheney, Poster Boy is a timely and provocative story set against the explosive intersection of radical right-wing politics and increasing gay visibility. (Regent Releasing)

Directed By: Zak Tucker

Written By: Ryan Shiraki, Lecia Rosenthal, Joshua Davis

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
36
8% Positive
1 Review
50% Mixed
6 Reviews
42% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 12 Critic Reviews
36
8% Positive
1 Review
50% Mixed
6 Reviews
42% Negative
5 Reviews

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The film's strident tone also serves to undermine its generally above-average performances.
By Maitland McDonagh FULL REVIEW
50
Even with satisfying performances from the principal actors, Poster Boy is longer on energy than focus.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
50
Director Zak Tucker is a bit too fond of jump cuts as signifiers of edginess. Still, when the material doesn't get in the way he's pretty good at getting across the emotional content.
By Hank Sartin FULL REVIEW
40
A polemic masquerading as a movie, Poster Boy unspools like a humorless lecture on right-wing homophobia.
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38
An overwrought story of American politics and image-making that really only gets interesting in the final act.
By Janice Page FULL REVIEW
30
Rather than creating believable characters engaged in nuanced conflict, Boy proffers a pair of obvious symbols and hopes that they'll make a statement about the personal and the political.
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25
Tucker's message is sometimes on target, even if his film isn't.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Shallow Pictures LLC
Release Date Aug 11, 2006
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating R
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Website http://www.posterboy-themovie.com/
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Awards

L.A. Outfest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Locarno International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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