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Punks (2000)

Punks (2000), directed by Patrik-Ian Polk, starring Seth Gilliam and King Mustafa Obafemi.

01/25/2000 BR Comedy and Romance 1h 45m

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The life and times of a group of twentysomething black gay men living in West Hollywood.

  • Rory KingCinematography
  • Patrik-Ian PolkDirector, Producer, Writer
  • Anne MisawaEditing
  • Michael McQuarnProducer

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Punks is a 2000 American film produced by Babyface, written and directed by Patrik-Ian Polk, and starring Rockmond Dunbar, Seth Gilliam, Renoly Santiago, Jazzmun, and Dwight Ewell.

The film follows the trials and tribulations of a group of gay African American friends. While black gay life is explored in the film, universal aspects of friendship plays at the plot's forefront. The film's themes were later used for the 2005 Logo cable television series Noah's Arc.

The film was popular at film festivals but never had distribution due to rights issues with the Sister Sledge songs featured prominently in the story. It was shown on Logo on August 7, 2011. Otherwise it remains unavailable through home media but has occasional private screenings.

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Punks is a 2000 American film produced by Babyface, written and directed by Patrik-Ian Polk, and starring Rockmond Dunbar, Seth Gilliam, Renoly Santiago, Jazzmun, and Dwight Ewell.

The film follows the trials and tribulations of a group of gay African American friends. While black gay life is explored in the film, universal aspects of friendship plays at the plot's forefront. The film's themes were later used for the 2005 Logo cable television series Noah's Arc.

The film was popular at film festivals but never had distribution due to rights issues with the Sister Sledge songs featured prominently in the story. It was shown on Logo on August 7, 2011. Otherwise it remains unavailable through home media but has occasional private screenings.

Cast

Seth Gilliam as Marcus

Dwight Ewell as Hill

Renoly Santiago as Dante

Rockmond Dunbar as Darby

Jazzmun as Chris/Crystal

Rudolf Martin as Gilbert

Vanessa Estelle Williams as Jennifer

Devon Odessa as Felicity

Loretta Devine as Health Counselor

Rodney Chester as Alexis Carrington Colby Dexter

Thea Vidale as Nurse

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

L.A. Outfest

Outstanding Emerging Talent:

(Patrik-Ian Polk) Winner

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External links

Punks at IMDb

Punks at Box Office Mojo

Text from Punks (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punks_(film)

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What is Punks about?

Punks: The life and times of a group of twentysomething black gay men living in West Hollywood.

Who directed Punks?

Punks was directed by Patrik-Ian Polk in 2000.

Who stars in Punks?

The cast of Punks includes Seth Gilliam, King Mustafa Obafemi, Renoly Santiago, Rockmond Dunbar and Jazzmun.

How long is Punks?

Punks runs for 105 minutes, or 1h45.

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