Adapted by Ken Hanes from his stage play, and directed by Michael
Selditch in his feature film directorial debut, Fixing Frank is a powerful and
unsettling drama exploring conversion therapy, the scientifically
unproven method of turning homosexuals straight.
Reporter Frank Johnston is sent undercover by his boyfriend,
psychotherapist Jonathan Baldwin to write an expose on Dr. Arthur
Apsey. Apsey claims to be able to successfully change gays to straight,
and Jonathan convinces Frank to pose as a patient wanting to convert.
But Jonathan and Frank underestimate Apsey's brilliance, leading Frank
to doubt himself and his six-year relationship with Jonathan. As Frank
falls under Apsey's spell, his relationship with Jonathan deteriorates,
and a fierce psychological tug of war erupts between the two powerful
doctors over the heart and mind of Frank. With careers, relationships
and even core identities at stake, Frank must make some decisions that
eventually explode the lives of them all.
Cast:
Dan Butler
Andrew Elvis Miller
Paul Provenza
Director:
Michael Selditch
Writer:
Kenneth Hanes
Producers:
Michael Selditch Randi Snitz Liselle Feingold (Exec)