On the Downlow

On the Downlow Description In this artful and thought-provoking film, highly regarded experimental filmmaker Abigail Child follows four young African American men in urban Cleveland, Ohio, who all live life on the downlow (the DL).Uncomfortable with being termed gay, as it doesn t correspond with their concept of Black masculinity, the men in this film straddle two seemingly incompatible worlds. Billy claims that the best sex of his life was with the mother of his two children, but he lives with a man. A self-described thug, Ray prefers drag queens. Kerwin desires not only a beautiful woman on his arm, but a man as well. And Antonio, an ex-con who picked up the DL lifestyle while incarcerated, is dating George, whose teenage girlfriend doesn t know that George, too, is on the DL. Together, these men s stories offer a rare window into both the allure and struggle of the DL lifestyle.Interweaving their narratives through candid interviews and intimate cinematography by Arthur Jafa (Crooklyn, Daughters of the Dust), ON THE DOWNLOW offers a penetrating glimpse into a split existence: one life lies on the surface, and another is hidden below.DVD Features: Original Casting Interviews; Trailer; Filmmaker Biography Features: Product Details: Actors: Billy SharpDirectors: Abigail ChildFormat: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSCLanguage: EnglishRegion: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)Number of discs: 1Rated: NR Not RatedStudio: DocuramaDVD Release Date: September 23, 2008Run Time: 56 minutes Payment We accept Paypal payments only. Sales tax may be applied to your purchase as we possess sales tax certificates for all states we collect sales tax in. If your state is one that we charge sales tax in, you will see the sales tax charge at time of checkout before you submit payment. Delivery Expedited shipping is free. Handling time on our orders is normally between 1-2 business days. Your order should reach you within 1-3 business days. We do not ship to AK, HI, PO boxes, or APO addresses. We're not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. We only ship to the confirmed Paypal address. We don't accept requests to change shipping addresses post purchase. We do not ship to AK, HI, PO boxes, or APO addresses. We are not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. We only ship to the confirmed Paypal address. Please note that manufactures update their packaging from time to time and that the packaging images shown in our product may vary from what you ultimately receive however be assured you are receiving the identical contents you ordered. Return Policy You may return new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a refund, and a restocking fee may apply. Return shipping fees are not refundable. Message us for return instructions if you have questions. Support & Feedback We take our reputation seriously, we buy and sell online, so we understand the value of trust. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please contact us and we will work with you to resolve it to your satisfaction. Contact us via eCRATER messaging and we will respond within 1 business day. Our office hours are 8AM-4PM PST Monday-Friday. We thank you for your business!