Starring: Aaron Ashmore, Marie Tifo, Jean Pierre Bergeron, Mac Fyfe, Tamara Hope Directed By: John L'Ecuyer Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: DVD Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Wolfe Video Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: May 03, 2005 Running Time: 88 minutes Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Product Description: Marc's popular out gay teenager. When the principal announces that he can't bring his boyfriend to the prom Marc's classmates rally behind him to challenger the establishment. To Marc's surprise the case goes all the way to the Canadian Supreme Court.Rising young star Aaron Ashmore stars as Marc with "Kids in the Hall; veterans Scott Thompson and Dave Foley as Marc's lawyer and the school principal. The film features 14 pop hits and the DVD extras include Melanie Doane's music video "You Are What You Love."System Requirements:Starring: Aaron Ashmore David Foley Fiona Reid Scott Thompson Marie Tifo Paul Zabriskie Directed By: John L'ecuyer Running Time: 88 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MISCELLANEOUS/SPECIAL INTEREST Rating: NR UPC: 754703762474 Manufacturer No: WOL4074D
Great Canadian Movie For those fans of Smallville, this movie should be a treat as Jimmy Olsen (Aaron Ashmore) plays the main role as Marc Hall. Based on a true story of a senior Catholic high school student in a small town (Oshawa) in the province of Ontario (south of Toronto), Canada, it depicts a confrontation between law and religion.
Marc is a highly intelligent kid in a Catholic high school, he is gay. Marc has a boyfriend Jason (Mac Fyfe) who he wants to take to the prom. The principal and the board of directors of the school are totally opposed basing their argument on the Church's position on homosexuality. Marc's friends at school are all out to help him so that he can take Jason to the prom. From the collection of eye candy kids, the movie moves along proving the strong family relation between Marc and his accepting parents, the Canadian Union representative at Marc's father local factory who backs him up all the way, the sleazy lawyer who helps taking the case to court and get a moment of fame himself.
The movie is lite even though of the very controversial subject. Marc wins his case but not before he realizes that in his selfish act he forgets about other people's feelings. The movie is obviously a very strong political statement about gay rights, but, the ending proves that sometimes we win if we fight for what we believe in. Marc loose his chance for a scholarship through the school but is backed by a Canadian Union and receives a scholarship through them, making that the fight was worthwhile. Oh yes, he does take Jason to the prom.
This is a great movie for high school gay teens, showing them not to give up in their beliefs. In a couple scenes there is the religious undertone of Marc being chosen for this purpose. All the actors are very cute, a tradition kept in movies. There is a short documentary in the special features showing the real Marc ,his boyfriend, and school friends. They look more ordinary. The actors are probably all Canadian, and the soundtrack is good, again mostly Canadian artists.
it is a cute story a stroy based on true events that shows you there is something to fight for
Gay Teen Activism "Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story"
Gay Teen Activism
Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride
Made for television movies sometimes surprise. This is one of those. Canadian TV broadcast this uplifting comedy drama in 2004 and it is the true account of Marc Hall, a high school student who sued the Catholic church because he was not allowed to bring his boyfriend to his high school prom. Guided by a terrific cast, the movie looks at the homophobic state of affairs of the local school board and the church as well. The story teaches as it entertains and it gives us a look at heroic spirit of gay teen activism and the courage of Marc and his parents and friends as they come together to send Marc and his boyfriend to the prom. The movie succeeds because of the direction and the good story, John L'Ecuyer directs with a light hand and the screenwriting team of Michael MacLennan and Kent Staines have done quite a job in writing a script that shows the challenge to Catholic school policies regarding homosexuality and trying to prevent a young man from bringing his boyfriend to his prom. Aaron Ashmore is wonderful as blue-haired, blue-eyed fun-loving Marc Hall. He is gay and is somewhat comfortable with himself. He has a partner named Jason that he wants to bring to his prom. Marc is lucky to have friends who support and encourage him. Opposite him are the school board and his principal who remind him constantly that he is in a state of sin and refuse to allow Marc to bring Jason to the prom. Marc turns to his family and they back him completely. With his friends and family on his side as well as a gay lawyer (Scott Thompson), Marc aggress to fight the school board and the church and when he pleads his case, there is hardly a dry eye on either side of the screen. That he wins his case is one thing but what makes this movie so good is the way the story is told. Here is a tender movie that speaks to all ages and has a strong lesson. The acting is wonderful and the story touches the nerve. All of the characteristics of a good movie are there--cast wit, fun, drama and sensitivity. Ashmore's captures the part. He has youthfulness in his eyes and possesses the spirit of youth. The movie inspires. It shows us that with the proper demeanor and the desire, there is little that we cannot do. It's a modern fairy tale replete with a happy ending. We see the bumps along the way to liberation and understanding and we see how they were surmounted. The only thing missing from the movie is an exploration of how it feels to be gay teenager who does not have support. Otherwise the movie is wonderful.
Touching and Moving Film About the Fight for Human Rights A touching film about that battles the hierarchy of the Cathcolic Church and homosexuality. Based on a true story (I very much enjoy films based on fact), following the plight of a young Private School teenagers' quest to take his boyfriend to the prom. In taking his case public against the school (and Catholic church), and eventually to the courts, the young Marc Hall risks alienating friends, teachers, his family and the very partner he hopes to escort to his High School Prom.
All the actors in the film are excellent in their roles. It's a shame movies like this are not picked up by the major networks like ABC, NBC and CBS. This is a film about human rights, Catholic Church injustice, and believing in yourself and who you are as a person. The writing is outstanding, and while many scenes are dramatic and touching, there is ample humor to keep the movie light. The ending is uplifting, and gives us all hope that one day no one shall be persecuted for being themselves.
The movie hails from Canada, and while I would love to give this film 5 stars, it could be mistaken for an ABC Afterschool Special, Made-for-TV movie or an episode of DeGrassi Junior High (an excellent program in and of itself). A MUST SEE for a family, or anyone dealing with a youth coming to terms with their sexuality. When are we going to see films like this make mainstream TV? Thank goodness for cable channels like LOGO.
Good and bad The story is good and the acting is ok for a made for tv movie. The edit is pretty bad and at some times looks like a high school project. An overall good movie with some really bad points.
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