The purpose of this blog wasn't to become a forum for endorsing movies. But, whenever I see one that features a preponderance of sexy black men, I just can't help myself. The reality is that when I discover one that stars openly gay black men, then the temptation is just too great. Leave It On The Floor, currently airing on the Logo TV Network, falls into this category. I've seen it, thoroughly enjoyed it, will watch it again (and again) and don't want you, the reader, to miss this opportunity.
For those who may not know, the ball scene, the ball culture or the ballroom culture are all terms for the underground gay subculture located in almost all urban areas throughout the USA. Members belong to families/houses, based on a particular fashion/style. Participants walk (compete) for trophies at events/competitions known as balls. Hence, the name and the setting for the film, Leave It On The Floor.
The film tells the story of an outsider, Brad, who's been thrown out of his house and onto the cruel streets of Los Angeles after his mother discovers gay porn on his computer. By luck, he stumbles into a ball, a confusing and startling underground gay scene. As Brad gets schooled into the intricacies of the ball world, we're offered an insight into a gay subculture that's often overlooked and unknown outside the Black and Latino homo-universe. Brad's journey is the journey of the movie, to where he will ultimately find home, love and acceptance in this new, most unlikely of places.
Leave It On The Floor is an independent production that features an almost totally gay cast and crew. That fact alone warrants our support. It's a modern-day contemporary musical that reinforces the message to our young people that it's okay to be gay, transgendered or even to question our sexuality. This is important in light of the recent incidents of bullying and increased violence directed towards same gender loving teens and young adults.
The movie stars young, talented and virtually performers. Ephraim Sykes (above, left) is Brad and Phillip Evelyn (above, right) is Princess Eminence. Both have leading roles along with Andre Myers as Carter, Brad's ultimate love interest and Miss Barbie-Q as Queef Latina, the house mother. Princess Eminence initially beds Brad, who is eventually won over by Carter. Phillip Evelyn is, in real life, an active participant in the New York City ball scene.
As a background for this movie's plot, is an excellent supporting cast and technical and production crews. The modern music is alive and moving, completely delivering this musical cinema into the lives of our youth. The dancing is a new experience that keeps the show alive with a mixture of both hip-hop and classical. The entire film is a tribute to contemporary gay life told through the tale of the ball world subculture.
Leave It On The Floor is scheduled to air again on the Logo TV Network on May 12, at 1:00 AM (ET) and again on May 28, 12:30 PM (ET). Check with the Logo website to confirm times and dates.
Respectfully,
Black Lover Naked
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