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Kink Crusaders

  • 20112011
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  • 1h 14m
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6.5/10
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Kink Crusaders (2011)
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The world's oldest Kink/Fetish contest - International Mr. Leather - isn't just for 'white, gay males' anymore. Now, straights, the disabled and transgender men come together to compete for ... Read allThe world's oldest Kink/Fetish contest - International Mr. Leather - isn't just for 'white, gay males' anymore. Now, straights, the disabled and transgender men come together to compete for this honor of masculinity. And it was all started 30 years earlier by a man who took the r... Read allThe world's oldest Kink/Fetish contest - International Mr. Leather - isn't just for 'white, gay males' anymore. Now, straights, the disabled and transgender men come together to compete for this honor of masculinity. And it was all started 30 years earlier by a man who took the risk of opening Chicago's first Leather bar in the 1950's. This sexy, smart, surprisingly u... Read all
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  • Director
    • Mark Jensen
  • Stars
    • Guy Baldwin
    • Brad Belof
    • Caro
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    • Mark Jensen
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    Guy Baldwin
    • International Mr. Leather 1989as International Mr. Leather 1989
    Brad Belof
    • IML Contest Announceras IML Contest Announcer
    Caro
    • Selfas Self
    Queen Cougar
    Lambodara Das
    • Intervieweras Interviewer
    Randall Davis
    • Contestant #12 Mr. Leather Cowboy 2007as Contestant #12 Mr. Leather Cowboy 2007
    Miguel Deleon
    • Intervieweras Interviewer
    Sir Don
    • Contestant #43 Mr. Long Beach Leather 2008as Contestant #43 Mr. Long Beach Leather 2008
    • (as SIR Don)
    Ron Ehemann
    • Intervieweras Interviewer
    Mistress Eve
    • Selfas Self
    Dwane Farr
    • Contestant #49 Mr. Missouri Leather 2008as Contestant #49 Mr. Missouri Leather 2008
    Nate Fish
    • Intervieweras Interviewer
    Mike Gerle
    • International Mr. Leather 2007as International Mr. Leather 2007
    • (as Mikel Gerle)
    Marcus Hernandez
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Mr. Marcus Hernandez)
    David Howell
    • Contestant #2 Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2008as Contestant #2 Oklahoma Mr. Leather 2008
    Richard Hubley
    • Contestant #33 Mr. Leather Ottawa 2008as Contestant #33 Mr. Leather Ottawa 2008
    Gary Iriza
    • International Mr. Leather 2008as International Mr. Leather 2008
    David Kloss
    • International Mr. Leather 1979as International Mr. Leather 1979
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    The world's oldest Kink/Fetish contest - International Mr. Leather - isn't just for 'white, gay males' anymore. Now, straights, the disabled and transgender men come together to compete for this honor of masculinity. And it was all started 30 years earlier by a man who took the risk of opening Chicago's first Leather bar in the 1950's. This sexy, smart, surprisingly upbeat doc dares to ask: Is there a bit of Kink Crusader in us all? —Anonymous
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      • When MISSIONARY Just Won't Do...
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    10/10
    "These are my people, this is my tribe"
    For those unfamiliar with International Mr. Leather, it as an annual event where literally thousands of Leatherfolk gather every May in Chicago. The centerpiece of the weekend is the International Mister Leather contest, in which men from around the world compete for the chance to promote the Leather Lifestyle (among other activities).

    But it wasn't always like this. In a DVD that is destined to take a place next to the book "25 Years Of Champions," "Kink Crusaders" chronicles the humble beginnings of IML in 1979 (12 contestants from 6 states) to the extravagant pageant that it is today. In 2008, documentarian Mike Skiff travelled to Chicago for the chance to capture the 30th year of IML as it unfolded. So as you would expect, this is the kind of film that is laden with imagery of Homomasculinity at its hottest, with pictures, interviews and event clips documenting every year of International Mr. Leather. (Including a brief but explanatory clip as a postlude from IML 2010.) But once again, I have to repeat. "Kink Crusaders" is much more than a tableaux of hot men in leather. Perspective comes from a rare "Mr Gold Coast Leather" film clip to ongoing interviews with contestants and commentary from Guy Baldwin, founder Chuck Renslow and others (including the odd interlopers who found themselves inside the hotel as the contest was occurring). Mike Skiff and a host of contributors have created a grand history of this culture of leather in this magnificent 90 minute documentary. But if the thought of all those concepts and heavy thinking intimidates you, fear not. There are contest videos, and did I fail to mention that the pictures are hot? If you missed that earlier on, forgive me. I reiterate; the men are HOT. Get "Kink Crusaders" now. It's going to look great on your widescreen.
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    • Release date
      • February 28, 2012 (United States)
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      • United States
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      • English
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      1 hour 14 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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