Nora Highland follows the casting process of a notable gay character in an upcoming Broadway revival and explores the phenomenon of straight performers being lauded for their work in queer roles. Adapted from a play of the same name this is a damning look at how and why over 60 straight/cis actors have been Oscar-nominated for playing queer roles while only one queer actor has been Oscar-nominated for doing the same.
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- Year2020
- Runtime63 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereRegional
- RatingTeens & Up
- NoteThe actors all filmed themselves using their computers. All of the gay characters are played by out gay actors.
- DirectorRyan Spahn
- ScreenwriterRyan Spahn
- CastMarin Ireland, Michael Hsu Rosen, Mallory Portnoy, Carlease Burke, Eric Patrick Harper, Henry Jenkinson & featuring the voice of Michael Urie
- EditorConnor Delves
- MusicPablo Signori
Nora Highland follows the casting process of a notable gay character in an upcoming Broadway revival and explores the phenomenon of straight performers being lauded for their work in queer roles. Adapted from a play of the same name this is a damning look at how and why over 60 straight/cis actors have been Oscar-nominated for playing queer roles while only one queer actor has been Oscar-nominated for doing the same.
Follow the film on Facebook.
- Year2020
- Runtime63 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereRegional
- RatingTeens & Up
- NoteThe actors all filmed themselves using their computers. All of the gay characters are played by out gay actors.
- DirectorRyan Spahn
- ScreenwriterRyan Spahn
- CastMarin Ireland, Michael Hsu Rosen, Mallory Portnoy, Carlease Burke, Eric Patrick Harper, Henry Jenkinson & featuring the voice of Michael Urie
- EditorConnor Delves
- MusicPablo Signori
