
Southern Baptist Sissies
Seen it?2013 | 138 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and people who'll be humming afterwards. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. Liked Oliver! or West Side Story? This is a good next one. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Southern Baptist Sissies is the live film of the GLAAD Award winning play by Del Shores. Southern Baptist Sissies is the story of four boys who are gay growing up in the Southern Baptist Church and how they each deal differently with the conflict between the teachings of the church and their sexuality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Del Shores
- Emerson CollinsAndrew
- Leslie JordanPeanut
- Willam BelliBenny
- Dale DickeyOdette
- Newell AlexanderPreacher
- Luke Stratte-McClureTJ
- Matthew Scott MontgomeryAndrew
- Joe Patrick WardHouston / Bro. Chafee
- Rosemary AlexanderAndrew's Mother
- Bobbie EakesMark's Mother