Flight to Sinai (2009)

16 year-old Jack Strong comes out to his conservative Christian parents and is sent to a camp to reverse his sexuality.

Director:

Charlie Vaughn

Writers:

Dustin Manuel (story), Charlie Vaughn (screenplay)

Stars:

Matthew Petromilli, Marisa Bonahoom, Bryan Hendon

Cast

Cast overview:
Matthew Petromilli	...	Jack Strong
Marisa Bonahoom	...	Sophie Wilson
Bryan Hendon	...	Mr. Strong
Kimberly Jensen	...	Mrs. Strong
Matthew Bridges	...	Joseph Smith
Lauren Pease	...	Megan
Shawn Megofna	...	Matthew
Charlie Vaughn	...	Mr. Crawford
Johnnie Rodriguez	...	Pastor
Kyle Jones	...	Jude
Lara Jean Mummert	...	Hamlet Student
Jeremy Mascia	...	Passer by
Ken Matich	...	Jogger
Sandino Moya	...	Jogger

Storyline

16 year-old Jack Strong comes out to his conservative Christian parents and is sent to a camp to reverse his sexuality.

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Plot Keywords:

christian | coming out | san francisco california | ex gay

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Genres:

Short | Musical

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Francisco, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Oh Amsterdam Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Trivia

3 songs were written and filmed for _Flight to Sinai (2009)_ , but 1 song had to be cut due to running time. That song was titled "Worthy," and was a Father/Son Duet.

User Reviews

Awesome little film!

I saw this film at the Frameline Festival in San Francisco. Frameline always picks the best and sometimes obscure films for their festivals. Flight to Sinai was no exception. Billed as a gay/Christian musical, it was the opening film for a documentary, though I enjoyed it more then the documentary. I don't think I am biased towards this film because I identify as both a lesbian AND a Christian, this film is just so touching without being overly sentimental....though it IS missing a lesbian character, I wont hold it against the writer/director (who apparently makes a hilarious appearance as the drama teacher). The songs are quite good, and the acting is good too--though the guy who played the other gay Christian steals the scenes he is in. Good production value and a good script/pacing by the director kept me interested... though I think it should have been a feature. While 30 minutes may have been pushing it in time length for short film, I was left wanting more... and not because of the ending... I just really cared for the characters and the message of the film. Now come on guys, make it a feature, or a TV Show for a gay channel, or bring it out on DVD. I want more!