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Released 11 years ago.
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I Am Michael
"One man. Two lives."
2015 1h 38m EN
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Synopsis
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The controversial true story of a gay activist who rejects his homosexuality and becomes a Christian pastor.
“One man. Two lives.”
Cast
James Franco
Michael Glatze
Zachary Quinto
Bennett
Emma Roberts
Rebekah Fuller
Daryl Hannah
Deborah
Lesley Ann Warren
Susan
Avan Jogia
Nico
Charlie Carver
Tyler
Devon Graye
Cory
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Justin Kelly
- Writers
- Justin Kelly, Stacey Miller, Benoit Denizet Lewis
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Justin Kelly, shot by Christopher Blauvelt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Jake Shears. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Aaron I. Butler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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James Franco and Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "One man. Two lives.".
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt3713030 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Justin Kelly directs. Christopher Blauvelt behind the camera. Jake Shears scores. Aaron I. Butler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 11 years ago.
- 2Directed by Justin Kelly, shot by Christopher Blauvelt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Jake Shears. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Aaron I. Butler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5James Franco and Zachary Quinto and Emma Roberts carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "One man. Two lives.".
- 7IMDB entry: tt3713030 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Christopher Blauvelt
- Original score
- Jake Shears
- Editing
- Aaron I. Butler
- Production design
- Michael Barton
- Costume design
- Brenda Abbandandolo
- Runtime
- 98 min · 1h 38m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
Also by
Justin Kelly
Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
Patriot Pictures
US
Rabbit Bandini Productions
US
- TH
Thats Hollywood
Key crew
- EditorAaron I. Butler
- Costume DesignBrenda Abbandandolo
- Production DesignMichael Barton
- ProducerJames Franco
- Co-Executive ProducerLauren Selig
- ProducerScott Reed
- ProducerRon Singer
- ProducerMichael Mendelsohn
- Co-ProducerBenoit Denizet Lewis
- Co-ProducerCynthia Huffman
- ProducerJoel Michaely
- Co-Executive ProducerMalcolm Lazin
- Co-ProducerMike Dusi
- Executive ProducerGus Van Sant
- ProducerVince Jolivette
- CastingCynthia Huffman
- Location ManagerRafael Rivera
- MusicBoys Noize
- Editorial ConsultantElliot Graham
- ThanksElliot Graham
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- homophobia
- minister
- biography
- church
- preacher
Release history · US
When it landed
- Premiere2015-01-29· Sundance Film Festival
- Physical2017-03-07
Also known as
International titles
- MichaelUS
