The Skinny

The Skinny

2012 · 103 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy

Five black Brown University classmates, four gay men and a lesbian, reunite in New York City for a weekend of fun, sins, secrets, lies and drama.

Directed by Patrik-Ian Polk · Written by Patrik-Ian Polk

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