Tennessee Queer Clip #1 from Mark Jones on Vimeo.
A film about the clash of religion, politics and gay pride, Tennessee Queer is the story of one man who aims to make life better for LGBT teens. Written and directed by Mark Jones and co-directed by Ryan Parker, Tennessee Queer stars Christian Walker, Billie Worley and Jim Eikner.Jason Potts (Walker) is an openly gay man living in New York City. When he returns to his hometown of Smyth, Tennessee, Jason realizes things have not changed for LGBT teens. As Jason sets out to help, he is put in charge of the town's first-ever gay pride parade. Meanwhile, a conservative city councilman is working with a minister to send Smyth's gay teens to an ex-gay ministry camp.
Filmed in Memphis, Tennessee with an all-local Tennessee cast, Tennessee Queer made its world premiere in 2012 at Philadelphia QFest. LA Weekly praised Tenneesee Queer calling it "A sweet, charming film! Filled with sharp, unforced, quickly sketched observations."
