An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

2004 · 18 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Joseph, a young gay male, finds himself the random target of a hate crime and is severely beaten. He retreats into his own world and loses all faith upon hearing that he has permanently lost sight in one eye. In a loving, albeit misguided attempt to help him reclaim his life, Joseph's mother Rachel and best friend Derrick present him with a very unexpected present for his birthday, a face-to-face encounter with his attacker and a chance for revenge.

Directed by Matt Aaron Krinsky · Written by John Militello

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