Baby Steps (1999)

Director:

Geoffrey Nauffts

Stars:

Kathy Bates, Geoffrey Nauffts, Ria Pavia

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview:
Kathy Bates	...	Mrs. Mellon
Geoffrey Nauffts	...	Robert Conn
Ria Pavia	...	Maria

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

gay parent | gay interest | gay adoption

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Genres:

Short | Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

26 June 1999 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min 25 min (Los Angeles Outfest)

User Reviews

Sharp, moving directorial debut from actor Nauffts

Actor Geoffrey Nauffts makes a sharp and assured directorial debut with this moving short film about a gay schoolteacher applying to adopt a child. Kathy Bates is excellent as the head of the adoption agency whose own family has a surprise element, and Nauffts is sweetly nervous as the teacher who is eager to adopt a child. The camerawork is smooth and unobtrusive but keeps the static setting from becoming oppressive. Worthwhile for the performances and the promise shown by an actor stretching his wings.