October 15, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Jeanné Wagner Theatre
Suggested Price $15: Pay-What-You-Can model
English, Feature, Fiction (Dramatic etc), Live Action, Not Rated

Golden Delicious

Everyone wants something from high school senior Jake: his father is pushing him to try out for the basketball team—an abandoned dream of his own—and his girlfriend wants to take their relationship to the next level. But it’s not until Aleks, an openly gay teen with a love for basketball, moves in across the street that Jake begins to struggle with his own desires. To get closer to Aleks, Jake devotes himself to making the basketball team—only to realize it’s not basketball he really wants. Meanwhile, Jake finds out that his father is having an affair, which leaves him questioning his entire family foundation. Distraught and confused, Jake pulls away—until he’s finally outed as gay. With the truth in the open, Jake and his father come to terms with the reality of their relationship and expectations for each other. At last able to find the courage to be himself, Jake is ready to face the future with his family and friends by his side.

Directed by: Jason Karman
Runtime: 120 minutes
Year: 2022
Country: Canada
Content advisory: None
Language: English
Subtitles: English Subtitles
Cast: Cardi Wong, Chris Carson

Awards

Outstanding Feature Film, Outstanding Feature Director, Outstanding Feature Winner, Outstanding Feature Action–2022 Reelworld
Audience Choice for Best Feature–2022 Seattle Queer
Best Canadian Feature, People’s Choice Best Overall Performance, People’s Choice Best Feature–2022 Vancouver Asian
Audience Choice Award Best Comedy–2022 Queer North Jury Award Best Canadian Film–2022 Queer North

Official Selection:

2022 Vancouver International Film Festival (World Premiere)
2022 Seattle Queer Film Festival
2022 Austin Film Festival

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