Do I Sound Gay?
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| Directed by | David Thorpe |
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| Music by | John Turner |
| Cinematography | Matt Bockelman |
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| Distributed by | Sundance Selects |
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Running time | 77 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $122,595[2] |
Do I Sound Gay? is a 2014 American documentary film by David Thorpe,[3] which explores the existence and accuracy of stereotypes about the speech patterns of gay men,[4] and the ways in which one's degree of conformity to the stereotype can contribute to internalized homophobia.[5] Other figures participating in the film include Dan Savage, George Takei, David Sedaris, Tim Gunn, and Margaret Cho,[4] as well as University of Toronto linguist Ron Smyth.[5]
The film was funded in part by a Kickstarter campaign in the spring of 2014.[6]
Participants
- David Thorpe
- Dan Savage
- George Takei
- David Sedaris
- Margaret Cho
- Tim Gunn
- Don Lemon
- Jeff Hiller
- Michael Airington
- Ron Smyth
- Robert Corff
- Miguel Gutierrez
Release
Box office
Do I Sound Gay? opened theatrically in one venue on July 10, 2015 and earned $10,461 in its first weekend. At the end of its run, six weeks later on August 20, the film had expanded to 18 theaters and grossed $108,620 domestically.[2]
Critical reception
The film received positive reviews from critics. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 82% of 38 reviews were positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The site's consensus states: "Do I Sound Gay? proves to be a light, affable, entertaining look at a largely unexplored issue."[7] On Metacritic, the film has a 65 out of 100 rating, based on 16 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[8]
Accolades
The film was first runner-up for the People's Choice Award for Best Documentary at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.[9]
See also
References
- ↑ "DO I SOUND GAY? (15)". British Board of Film Classification. October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- 1 2 "Do I Sound Gay? (2015)". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. August 21, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Brooklyn director asks ‘Do I Sound Gay?’ in new documentary". Los Angeles Daily News, May 17, 2014.
- 1 2 "'Do I Sound Gay?': Toronto Review". The Hollywood Reporter, September 8, 2014.
- 1 2 "Liam Lacey’s TIFF diary: A guide to this year’s gay-themed films". The Globe and Mail, September 4, 2014.
- ↑ "'Do I Sound Gay?' Documentary Engaged In Kickstarter". Huffington Post, April 30, 2014.
- ↑ "Do I Sound Gay? (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Do I Sound Gay? Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ↑ "‘The Imitation Game’ Wins Toronto Audience Award". The Wrap, September 14, 2014.
External links
- Do I Sound Gay? at the Internet Movie Database
- Do I Sound Gay? at Box Office Mojo
- Do I Sound Gay? at Rotten Tomatoes
- Do I Sound Gay? at Metacritic