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Wikipedia article




'Deviant' is a 2018 drama short film directed by Benjamin Howard and written by Howard and James Hall. The film stars Rudy Pankow, Mike Burnell, Krystina Montemurro and Court Rutter.

Plot



In the 1960s, a sexually conflicted teenager escapes the tortures of electrotherapeutic conversion therapy to find hope and acceptance.

Cast



*Rudy Pankow

*Mike Burnell

*Krystina Montemurro

*Court Rutter

Production



The project is Howard's thesis film made at San Diego State University. He said "'Deviant' takes a young teenager, whose sexual preference comes into direct conflict with his faith and family."

Release



'Deviant' premiered on June 9, 2018 at Dances with Films. It screened at Outfest, HollyShorts Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, GI Film Festival San Diego and San Diego International Film Festival. The film was distributed by Omeleto.

Reception



In 2019, 'Deviant' won an Emmy Award at the Pacific Southwest Chapter for National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

References




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