- FINDING ME (DVD MOVIE)
Independent African-American gay cinema is given a refreshing, realistic twist in this seductive drama. Faybien Allan has it all going on; he s young, stylish, and knows the importance of being seen with hip friends at NYC s trendiest spots. But beneath the sparkle of his nightlife and his stunning good-looks, is a man buckling under his father s homophobia. Filled with self-loathing and desperate for direction, he meanders through life until meeting Lonnie, a confident activist with a flirtatious smile. However, despite their obvious chemistry and fireworks in bed, Faybien s insecurities have him looking for the door. Can a budding romance and a few good friends keep him from making the biggest mistake of his life?
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April 22, 2008
#1
“Finding Me”
Self-discovery, Affirmation and Love
Amos Lassen
Coming soon from TLA is the directorial debut of Haitian-American filmmaker Roger S. Omeus Jr., “Finding Me”. He film brings together several themes–romance, drama, the black gay experience and the search for identity. Here is an attempt to see the diversity of our community.
“Finding Me” takes a different kind of look at the black gay community and presents it with a pop sensibility.
Our hero, Faybien Allen (RayMartell Moore) has no direction in his life. His father is not only overbearing but homophobic and this does nothing for Faybien’s self-esteem. Things change a bit when Lonnie (Derrick L. Briggs), a macho guy with lots of self assurance, hits on him. Faybein’s friends are pleased. Greg (Eugene Turner) is a bisexual who is both down-to-earth and upbeat and Amera (J’Nara Corbin), a smart and perky “honorary” gay man, hope that maybe Faybien will now finally find himself. However Greg’s roommate, Jay (Maurice Murrell), is a shady and shifty character and is possibly the kind of person that Faybien could become if he makes the wrong decisions. Faybien faces quite a challenge. He must find a way to make peace with his father and come to terms with the overly flirtatious Lonnie.
This is a small budget film but it gives us some new insights into the gay black community. All involved in the film are fresh talent and we seem to have something new coming our way. If “Finding Me” is a sigh of what is to come, than we are very, very lucky.
April 22, 2008
#2
I honestly never thought black gay acting could get any worse than “Noah’s Arc…” I stand corrected.
It was as if the casting call was for:
“Anyone interested in a role in an independent movie
*NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY*
(just come audition ya’ll)”
The overall flow from scene to scene was erratic. The writing has a lot of room for growth. & it even seemed as though the whole movie was shot in ONE take…”ya’ll better get this scene right the first time, no do-overs.”
But, I give it 2 stars for originality & for being such a bold effort. I could never sit through watching it again but, the writer definitely has potential…I think he just needs a budget.
April 22, 2008
#3
This movie was okay. I liked the characters and I feel that the overall movie was low rated. the cameraman was not very good but I did enjoy the story line. I received this item quickly and would definitely purchase again.
April 22, 2008
#4
However, after a certain point the movie just seemed to drag on and on and on. Faybien’s character just became to over the top. And I am sure he straight up forgot his lines more than once, lol. Amerra and Lonnie’s characters were the most believable. She is someone I would love to hang out with and he is a cool dude I would befriend in a heartbeat. I am not sure why it ended like it did. I was not able to understand what took place in order for Faybien to “find himself.” There was no real resolution once he came out to his father and why he would not accept Lonnie’s repeated attempts to be there for him and help him through this ordeal I still don’t get either. I felt sorry for Loonie. That was me in real life a couple years back. Does anyone know where I can find the poem that Loonie recited in the movie? I think it is called, “Now Aint That Love?” I can’t find it anywhere online.
April 22, 2008
#5
I used to live on a block used to film the movie. Excellent story line. The lead young character had some obvious flaws about coming out in Jersey City (aka “The Village” across the river.) However, I can understand a few of his naive conclusions.