Blackmail Boys

Blackmail Boys

NR 2010 · 68 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama, Comedy

After moving to Chicago for art school, Sam begins turning tricks to help pay the bills.

Directed by Joe Swanberg · Written by Bernard Shumanski

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