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Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'

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Good to know

Director: M. Sean Kaminsky
Release date: 2007-03-13
Runtime: 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sundance Channel

About Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is a 2007 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by M. Sean Kaminsky, starring Raphael Barker, Lindsay Beamish and Justin Vivian Bond. It has a runtime of 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A look at the unusual process used in the making of the film Shortbus (2006) featuring interviews, behind the scenes footage and clips from the feature film. Director John Cameron Mitchell starts with the concept of using real sex in a film with a positive message. The cast of unknowns is selected from homemade audition tapes and then a callback audition workshop. More acting workshops are used to develop the characters and script. The project overcomes a number of obstacles and the rest of the film's development is followed up until its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Cast

Raphael Barker

Rob

Lindsay Beamish

Severin

Justin Vivian Bond

Himself

Jay Brannan

Ceth

Jonathan Caouette

Himself

Shanti Carson

Leah

Miek Coccia

Himself

Paul Dawson

James / Himself

PJ DeBoy

Jamie

Howard Gertler

Himself

Maya Hardinge

Herself

Timothy Heber

Himself

Themes & keywords

behind the scenesmaking ofdocumentary short

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' in Canada?+

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' on Netflix?+

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'?+

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' has a runtime of 31 minutes (31 minutes).

Who stars in Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'?+

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' stars Raphael Barker, Lindsay Beamish, Justin Vivian Bond, Jay Brannan and Jonathan Caouette.

When did Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' come out?+

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is a 2007 movie directed by M. Sean Kaminsky.

What genre is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'?+

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is Documentary film.

Who directed Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'?+

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' was directed by M. Sean Kaminsky.