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COLLECTION · Movie · 2000

Punks

In his directorial debut, Patrik-Ian Polk explores the daily lives of four black gay men seeking love, with a focus on their favorite hangout, Miss Smokies bar in West Hollywood. The group consists of successful photographer Marcus (Seth Gilliam), recently dumped Hill (Dwight Ewell), self-destructive Dante (Renoly Santiago), and fabulous drag queen Chris (Jazzmun).

Source: TMDB
* 5.1 (9)ComedyRomanceUnited States
Directors
Patrik-Ian Polk
Countries
United States
Studios
Tall Skinny Black Boy Productions
Runtime
105 min
Release
25/01/2000
Score
5.1 / 10 (9)

Awards and nominations

  • Black Reel Awards Best Independent Actor - Theatrical: ( Rockmond Dunbar ) Winner
  • Cleveland International Film Festival Best American Independent Feature Film: Winner
  • GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Film - Limited Release: Nominated
  • Independent Spirit Awards John Cassavetes Award : ( Patrik-Ian Polk , Tracey Edmonds and Michael McQuarn) Nominated
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Cast
Seth Gilliam
Seth Gilliam
Marcus
King Mustafa Obafemi
King Mustafa Obafemi
Hill
Renoly Santiago
Renoly Santiago
Dante
Rockmond Dunbar
Rockmond Dunbar
Darby Cannon
Jazzmun
Jazzmun
Crystal / Chris
Rudolf Martin
Rudolf Martin
Gilbert
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Jennifer
Loretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Health Counselor
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Ryan Findley
Steve
Devon Odessa
Devon Odessa
Felicity
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