There are hints of homoeroticism in their exchange, but the hints turn into screams as Randy’s crush disrobes himself and Randy and the two proceed to make out inside of the church for all of the congregation to see. During a dream sequence, Randy the choir boy is performing and suddenly joined by his crush. Polk has Rousseau, played by Julian Walker, introduce this conflict in a way that is vulgar as it is hilarious. Because life is not hard enough for these people. If that wasn’t enough, all of this is set in a small town in Mississippi. However, of those myriad of issues, the driving force of the story (helmed by director Patrik-Ian Polk) is Randy Rousseau, and his struggles to embrace his homosexuality and his devout Christian faith. There is the issue of interracial dating, statutory rape, and a suicide attempt. There is a kidnapping, an unplanned teenage pregnancy, and subsequently, an abortion. The film is an adaptation of the novel by the same name, penned by Larry Duplechan. If I could describe Blackbird in three words, I would choose “protect your neck.” The movie is a little over 90 minutes long, but has a miniseries’ worth of materials to work though within that miniscule amount of time.
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