Freak Show (2017) (original) (raw)
Billy, a cross-dressing teen, starts attending an ultra-conservative high school. He takes a stand for his individuality by running for Homecoming Queen.
Billy, a cross-dressing teen, starts attending an ultra-conservative high school. He takes a stand for his individuality by running for Homecoming Queen. (less)
Director: Trudie Styler
Writers: Patrick J. Clifton, Beth Rigazio
Starring: Abigail Breslin, Laverne Cox, AnnaSophia Robb, Bette Midler, Willa Fitzgerald, Celia Weston
Producer: Drew Barrymore
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Review by Brian Orndorf, January 18, 2018
4 / 10
All the good intentions in the world can�t prevent �Freak Show� from becoming a trite, borderline obnoxious tale of empowerment via a quest for identity inside a conservative battle zone. Director Trudie Styler has her heart in the right place, hoping to reach out to a younger demographic with this tale of persistence in the face of prejudice, scraping the zeitgeist as the material confronts uncertain sexuality and gender identification, with hope that its saga of personal inventory is able to provide a light of hope for those who remain in the dark. �Freak Show� has a to-do list of clich�s to ...read more...
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