The Miseducation of Cameron Post Chloë Grace Moretz, Sasha Lane and Forrest Goodluck in The Miseducation of Cameron Post, one of two 2018 gay films based on gay ‘cure’ therapy (Vertigo Releasing) (BFI)ĭespite a quiet commercial release in January, this comedy-drama starring Alex Lawther of The End of the F***ing World fame has earned praise from LGBT+ audiences for its nuanced and warm-hearted portrayal of gender non-confirming teen Billy as a fish out-of-water in a small conservative town.Īdd in a scene-stealing turn from Bette Midler as Billy’s ‘Muv’ and a cameo from trans actor Laverne Cox, and you have the makings of a queer classic.īased on the novel by James St James, Trudie Styler‘s directorial debut sends out a clear message of inclusivity to anyone who has ever felt different. Freak Show Billy Bloom played by Alex Lawther in Freak Show. The gay film made its debut at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival to overwhelming acclaim, but was banned in Kenya overs its gay themes.īut the ban hasn’t prevented global audiences falling in love with Rafiki, which has screened at major film festivals around the world.
