FINDING ME, 2009Finding Me is Roger S. Omeus' directorial debut. The film revolves around Faybien Allan (Raymartell Moore), a young Black man who on the surface seems to have it all going on for him: he young, beautiful, and has good friends. Don't let that fool you. Under neath all the hipness of his (external) life is a painful experience. Faybien is battling a homophobic father who taunts him, and in return Faybien grew self hating. But when he meets a self loving gay Black man named Lonnie (Derrick L. Briggs), things change. Lonnie challenges Faybien's dull life by making him confront his own demons. But the harder Lonnie pushes, the more complicated Faybien's life becomes.
The film is one of the handful gay films of color. As such, one can overlook the inexperience of its cast and crew. There is a lot to be desired on the acting, technical and the very image of the film. However, it gets two thumps up for a good story and the wonderful addition it is on the gay films of color section on any bookstore.
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
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