Leave It on the Floor

June. 18,2011      
Rating:
6.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Our African-American hero , Brad is bullied by his dysfunctional mom; he flees his home and by chance tumbles down the rabbit-hole into the LA ball scene where he finds a ragtag new famiiy. With music by Beyonce music director, Kim Burse, screenplay and lyrics by Glenn Gaylord choreography by Beyonce dance master, Frank Gatson Jr. and eye-popping visuals and direction by Sheldon Larry, the film is an ode to the wild funky and heart-aching life of this amazing underground. Written by Sheldon Larry.

Ephraim Sykes as  Bradley Darnell Lyle
Michael Franklin as  Thug Realness
Andre Darnell Myers as  Carter
Miss Barbie-Q as  Queef Latina
Lady Red Couture as  Christina Allure
Roxy Wood as  Glam House Mother
Ledisi as  Princess' Mother

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Reviews

Lovesusti
2011/06/18

The Worst Film Ever

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Lawbolisted
2011/06/19

Powerful

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Platicsco
2011/06/20

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

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Calum Hutton
2011/06/21

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

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MadeofBocote
2011/06/22

If you accept it for what it is, you will love it. This WILL be a cult classic.It's a fun, enjoyable and touching story about a young gay man who runs away from home.He starts out as a petty thief and meets a guy he likes who then introduces him to the ballroom scene. The story of his "house mother" is also told as she struggles to survive with a lover who is incarcerated. We also explore the lines between masculinity and femininity, as well as the creativity and competition that goes into the dazzling costumes of the ballroom scene.Lady Gaga has nothing on the blood and sweat that goes into these expressions of society's rejected souls.One of the highlights is at the bowling alley, where you will feel empowered to knock down the pins of life.The music is wonderful and while some are fun and light, as the film closes, I dare you to not be touched during the very telling exposition of the consequences of homophobia in the black community.

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drryanjames
2011/06/23

I have had this movie for some time, but never really paid attention to it, pushing it back on my viewing list. I finally watched it last night. My spouse and I were overwhelmingly impressed with the acting, the singing, and the costumes. Being an indie film, we were not anticipating such a production, because it was gay themed it made it more incredible. Being white gay men, it was certainly an incredible experience and pleasure to see a number of black actors getting parts. This is one movie I will watch multiple times.

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cybernoelie
2011/06/24

I wouldn't have the amazing background knowledge of cinesnatch (and that review is fantastic by the way) but on a more simple level this movie should be watched by young LGBT people and older ones struggling with being LGBT.It's an inspiring movie that explores many of the issues encountered by being LGBT.It's outrageous, it's fun, it's tragic and sad, and it's a celebration of life and living.Highly recommended for watching with friends or at your favourite LGBT club or gay bar.

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uptownbill
2011/06/25

The new movie musical "Leave It On The Floor" does for the world of Ball competitions & gay houses what Birth of a Nation did for the Emancipation Proclamation. Both films written, directed & produced by white men seek to portray one dimensional, dysfunctional, shiftless, self destructive African Americans. The men in Leave it on the floor are gay ball dancers in the House of Eminence who are so self loathing they actually except abusive, destructive relationships and sing about those conditions as "Black Love". Leave it on the Floor is a gay black exploitation film. The subject matter as well as the performers are exploited for the benefit or the writer, director and producers. It is highly offensive to African- Americans and Gay African American males specifically. The actors did the best they could with an uninspired script and weak amateurish song writing. Poorly written, filmed, edited & directed.

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