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Small Town Gay Bar

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2007 | 76 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for anyone who likes learning something new. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 16 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

The story of community in the Deep South that is forced to deal with the struggles of ignorance, hypocrisy and oppression.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Malcolm Ingram

  • Bill CurtisSelf
  • Rick GladishSelf
  • Jim BishopSelf
  • Jack McCrorySelf
  • Cindy SartinSelf
  • Geoff KatesSelf
  • Debbie ShutawkSelf
  • Martha WeaverSelf
  • Lum WeaverSelf
  • Fred PhelpsSelf