SummaryInspired 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
Poster Boy
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Generally Unfavorable
36
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
8% Positive
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1 Review
50% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
42% Negative
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5 Reviews
63
The film's strident tone also serves to undermine its generally above-average performances.
50
Even with satisfying performances from the principal actors, Poster Boy is longer on energy than focus.
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.
40
A polemic masquerading as a movie, Poster Boy unspools like a humorless lecture on right-wing homophobia.
38
An overwrought story of American politics and image-making that really only gets interesting in the final act.
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.
25
Tucker's message is sometimes on target, even if his film isn't.
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Production Company:
- Shallow Pictures LLC
Release Date:Aug 11, 2006
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:R
Awards
L.A. Outfest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Locarno Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination




























