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The Butch Factor

20091h 16mChristopher Hines
IMDb 6.1

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"What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure."

What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure. From the Castro culture of the 1970s to today’s Bears and gym rats, this fascinating investigation of gay men and sexuality blows the lid off old stereotypes and showcases a battalion of interviewees including muscle men, rodeo riders, rugby players and cops. The men speak candidly on topics from homophobia to metrosexuality to embracing effeminacy as they reveal what it means to be a gay man in America today.

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LgbtBody ImageMasculinityGay BearsGay Theme

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What is The Butch Factor (2009) about?

What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure. From the Castro culture of the 1970s to today’s Bears and gym rats, this fascinating investigation of gay men and sexuality blows the lid off old stereotypes and showcases a battalion of interviewees including muscle men, rodeo riders, rugby players and cops. The men speak candidly on topics from homophobia to…

Who stars in The Butch Factor?

The Butch Factor stars J. Wesley Adams (Himself (Wes Adams)), David Aguilar (Himself), H.T. Bennett (Himself), Jackson Bowman (Himself), Ellen Brin (Herself). The film was directed by Christopher Hines.

How long is The Butch Factor?

The Butch Factor has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

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The Butch Factor holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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