| Gay & Lesbian Movies: The DL Chronicles
The DL Chronicles tells the stories of men of color who by
consequence and by choice, live sexually duplicitous and secret
lifestyles. Narrated by aspiring journalist Chadwick Williams, as
he pursues research while authoring a book about MSM (Men who
Sleep with Men) aka “The Down Low,” we enter into a provocative
and intriguing world of sexual discovery, denial, betrayal, love
and loss.
The pilot episode introduces Wes Thomas, an upwardly mobile real
estate banker, overwhelmed by the demands of his marriage, career,
and closeted attraction to men. When Wes’s sexy but ambivalent
brother-in-law stops in for an unexpected stay, he is directly
faced with temptation and ultimately falls for the forbidden
fruit.
The "Down Low" – is a slang term for African-American men who
identify as being straight, but secretly engage in sexual activity
with men. They date women, have children, and often marry in an
effort to appear heterosexual to the public. More than just
“closeted,” they do not identify as Gay or Bi-sexual and refuse to
be associated with the Gay “lifestyle” or community.
2 Cents Productions, the creative team of multitalented artist,
Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossett, began writing and directing
experimental shorts in 2001, including the Showtime award winning,
Had U. They made their narrative directorial debut with their
second endeavor, Of Death and Dying (2003). After noticing a lack
of cultural diversity in LGBT cinema, Quincy and Deondray was
inspired to create a series about the DL subculture.
The story grabbed the attention of Ahmed Best, of the Star Wars
Trilogy fame (Jar Jar Binks), who joined 2CP with his production
company, Stop That Bangin’! Productions, to executive produce.
Creators Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossett are confident that the
Gay audiences will be entertained but everyone, regardless of
sexual orientation or race, can identify with these men and the
lives they affect as they go through life on the DL.
“The DL men defy stereotype and we aim to defy both the images of
people of color and of the “gay” lifestyles that are commonly seen
in entertainment,” says LeNear.
The film runs 30 minutes.
Starring: David Schnase, Ty Vincent, Jessica Beshir, Damian Toofek
Raven
Where to find out more:
www.dlchronicles.com
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