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Waking Up

Country: United States, Language: English, 12 mins

  • Director: James Patrick Nelson
  • Writer: James Patrick Nelson

CGiii Comment

If the last line uttered in this film was something like: Shut the f**k up, you boring motherfu**er...it would have made it all worthwhile!


Trailer...

Waking Up - Trailer from James Patrick Nelson on Vimeo.

The(ir) Blurb...

When a gay man visits his uncle in the hospital, he launches into an awkward ramble about sexual fantasies, which turns into a vulnerable confession about love and forgiveness. This innovative short film explores the varied experiences of LGBT people from different generations, all in a single shot.

Cast & Characters

Dennis Elkins as Uncle Louis
James Patrick Nelson as Jasper