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Punks (2000) - Movie Browser

The messy, horny, hilarious blueprint for Black queer cinema that Hollywood slept on.

found family chaosearly-2000s energyunapologetically Black & gay

Overview

The life and times of a group of twentysomething black gay men living in West Hollywood.

Content warning

lgbt gay theme black lgbt

chosen familyinternalized homophobialove vs. lustauthenticity

Standout Aspects

Writing

Sharp, specific banter that predated mainstream Black queer cinema.

Acting

Seth Gilliam brings heartbreaking nuance to the rom-com lead.

Production

DIY magic that launched Patrik-Ian Polk's entire career.

Best for:Solo·Friends·Rewatch

Heads up:Sexual Content

Director

Patrik-Ian Polk

ReleasedJan 25, 2000

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Tall Skinny Black Boy Productions

Top Cast

Seth Gilliam

Marcus

King Mustafa Obafemi

Hill

Renoly Santiago

Dante

Rockmond Dunbar

Darby Cannon

Jazzmun

Crystal / Chris

Rudolf Martin

Gilbert

Vanessa Williams

Jennifer

Loretta Devine

Health Counselor

Devon Odessa

Felicity

Rodney Chester

Alexis Carrington Colby Dexter

Jason Olive

Lucas

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