Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' backdrop - movieMx Review
Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' movie poster - Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' review and rating on movieMx
200731 minDocumentary

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus'

Is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' a Hit or Flop?

HIT

Is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' worth watching? With a rating of 6.5/10, this Documentary film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

6.54 votes
RateYour rating
Advertisement

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' 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.

Advertisement

Top Cast

Raphael Barker
Raphael BarkerRob
Lindsay Beamish
Lindsay BeamishSeverin
Justin Vivian Bond
Justin Vivian BondHimself
Jay Brannan
Jay BrannanCeth
Jonathan Caouette
Jonathan CaouetteHimself
Shanti Carson
Shanti CarsonLeah
Miek Coccia
Miek CocciaHimself
Paul Dawson
Paul DawsonJames / Himself
PJ DeBoy
PJ DeBoyJamie
Howard Gertler
Howard GertlerHimself

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' worth watching?

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' has received mixed reviews with a 6.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary movies.

Is Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' hit or flop?

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' has received average ratings (6.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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

Gifted and Challenged: The Making of 'Shortbus' is a Documentary movie that 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 featur...

You Might Also Like

Explore More

Critic Reviews

No reviews found for this filter.