Southern Baptist Sissies Explained

Southern Baptist Sissies
Director:	Del Shores
Music:	Joe Patrick Ward
Cinematography:	Nickolas Dylan Rossi
Editing:	Donna Mathewson
Studio:	Beard Collins Shores Productions
Runtime:	138 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Southern Baptist Sissies is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Del Shores.^[1] It is based on Shores's 2000 play of the same name.^[2]

Plot

Based in a small town in Texas, four boys named Mark, Benny, TJ, and Andrew retell their experiences of discovering their homosexuality while being raised in a conservative Baptist church. The film is a satirical comedy and a serious exploration of what it means to be gay.

Reception

The film has a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews, with an average score of 6.13/10.^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Tsai. Martin. Review: 'Southern Baptist Sissies' provides a unique stage. 6 March 2014. Los Angeles Times. 14 May 2019.
2. Scheck. Frank. Southern Baptist Sissies: Film Review. 4 March 2014. The Hollywood Reporter. 14 May 2019.
3. Web site: Southern Baptist Sissies. Rotten Tomatoes. 21 May 2020.