Keep the Lights On (2012)

07/27/2012 (US) • 1h 42m

Drama, Romance

Overview

Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers — compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$243,959.00

Keywords

hiv

drug rehabilitation

intervention

lgbt

semi autobiographical

documentary filmmaking

substance abuse

sex worker

toxic relationship

gay theme

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