Shawn Postoff

When Spencer urges his unsuspecting friend, Aaron, to watch Salo, Pasolini's profoundly disturbing 1975 film, the horrifying experience rips into Aaron's sense of security and morality. Confused, betrayed, and disgusted, Aaron asks of his friend, "Why did you show that to me?" But Spencer's motives are much too complex for words.

Alone in his college dorm room, a young man struggles with his family's reaction when he is pressured into coming out to them over the telephone. Damian sinks into depression as he realizes that both he and his family have an arduous journey ahead if they are to heal old wounds and accept his sexuality. Coming to Terms demonstrates how denial and blame can damage relationships and is an excellent video for youth, counselors and families.

Two small-time actors debate the merits of watching the credits at the end of a Hollywood flick. They discover that with the right attitude, the uninspired crawl of anonymous names can be transformed into a life-affirming parade of comradeship. Who knew that credits could be so cathartic?

Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.