Stone | Fruit

Most LGBT movies seem to be part of “The Cinema of Longing.” They’re about atrocities endured by closeted teens, coming out, secret passionate first loves, or full of lingering stares from two people who can’t be together because of society’s disapproval. While many of these stories are beautifully told, they seemed to be missing stories that were reflected in my friend group: confident and complex gay men struggling with their relationships like their heterosexual counterparts.

Stone | Fruit explores a genre of anti-romantic comedies, the break-up movie, from a markedly queer perspective and under the recent advent of same-sex divorce and provides a quiet nuanced exploration of the dynamics of interracial relationships and the distinct issues facing a generation of gay men post-AIDS, post-marriage equality, post-recession.

Most mainstream audiences don’t get to see gay men the way I’m lucky enough to see them. We’re usually relegated to the wastelands of asexual best friend, perverted antagonist, outrageous comic foil, or an object to be pitied. Like any universal story, Stone | Fruit is a chance to show people outside of the LGBT community that we’re here, we’re queer, and we argue and love just like you.