Say Uncle (2005)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Peter Paige

Writer:

Peter Paige (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

The suburbs are about to get hysterical

Plot:

A young artist (Peter Paige), desperate to replace the relationship he had with his recently relocated godson, is targeted by a neighborhood mom (Kathy Najimy) as a potential threat to the community. |

Plot Keywords:

Gay Lead Character | Godparent | Gay Interest | False Accusation | Lynch Mob

Cast

Peter Paige	...	Paul Johnson
Kathy Najimy	...	Maggie Butler
Anthony Clark	...	Russell Trotter
Melanie Lynskey	...	Susan
Gabrielle Union	...	Elise Carter
Lisa Edelstein	...	Sarah Faber
Jim Ortlieb	...	David Berman
Katie O'Grady	...	Mother #1
Ayanna Berkshire	...	Mother #2
Don Adler	...	Grant Sweet
Robert Blanche	...	Phil
Betty Moyer	...	Clothing Store Lady
Patrick Dizney	...	Jim Faber
Heidi Herschbach	...	Perky Receptionist
Beth Harper	...	Adoption Agency Lady

Also Known As:

Donut Hole (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for some language.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | USA:R (MPAA rating)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Best Little Boy Productions

Trivia:

Kathy Najimy's daughter appears in the movie. When the adults have given up chasing Paul down the street and return to their kids at the park, she is the redheaded girl in a denim-blue shirt next to Susan.

Movie Connections:

References Lolita (1962)

Paige is a brilliant actor/director

This film covers a variety of themes from cultural phobias to psychological disorders. The cinematography is outstanding, the comedy is consistent, the messages in the movie are mandatory to be addressed. I went to a showing with a Q&A session afterward and Paige humbly discussed his influences, his mission with the film, and details about the creative process. I have been teaching for 9 years and I have dealt with many of the issues in the film from fearing accusations to phobias about being a gay man interacting with homophobic parent's children. Go and see this film- you won't regret it! You'll instead leave afterward with a smile, contemplating what's really most important in your life and in our society.