Bibliograph

Edge of Seventeen

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Edge of Seventeen

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Edge of Seventeen

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Originally produced by Strand Releasing in 1999

Runtime

103

Summary

Called {u2018}a classic gay coming of age story{u2019} by The Los Angeles Times, EDGE OF SEVENTEEN is now remastered and re-released in a new director-approved HD restoration. Set in the summer of 1984 in Sandusky, Ohio, teenager Eric Hunter is terrified and exhilarated by his sexual attraction to Rod, a college student and co-worker at a local fast food joint. But, Eric{u2019}s sexual awakening is complicated by his new romance with his best friend Maggie. Featuring Lea DeLaria (*Orange is the New Black*) and an upbeat 80{u2019}s soundtrack that includes the Eurythmics and Bronski Beat, this critically acclaimed film continues to set the standard for all generations. Chris Stafford's performance earned him a nomination for Best Debut Performance at the 2000 **Film Independent Spirit Awards**. *"Unpretentious, funny and touching, EDGE OF SEVENTEEN rates as a quintessential Amerindie sleeper."* - Dennis Harvey, ***Variety***

Technique

live action

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