Cock & Bull Story (Southside) (2003)

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Billy Hayes' drama Cock & Bull Story concerns boxers struggling with their sexual instincts. Set in working-class New Jersey, the film stars Bret Roberts as Travis, a young fighter on the rise. Those close to him, especially his trainer Pascoe (Greg Mullavey), object to Travis hanging around best… More Billy Hayes' drama Cock & Bull Story concerns boxers struggling with their sexual instincts. Set in working-class New Jersey, the film stars Bret Roberts as Travis, a young fighter on the rise. Those close to him, especially his trainer Pascoe (Greg Mullavey), object to Travis hanging around best friend Jacko (Brian Austin Green). Perpetually the subject of rumors concerning his sexual orientation, Travis ends up unwittingly taking part in a gay bashing incident. Jacko begins hiding out from tough guy Dumiak (Darin Heames). Even though he has a girlfriend, Annie (Wendy Fowler), Travis admits that his style of boxing may have something to do with his hidden homosexual yearnings. Cock & Bull Story was screened at the 2003 San Francisco Lesbian & Gay Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By: Billy Hayes
Written By: Billy Hayes
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Feb 15, 2003 Wide
On DVD: May 18, 2004
Studio: Pantheon Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
A gripping and honest exploration of maleness, sexuality, brutality and sports.
Ted Fry, Seattle Times
A load of affected hooey.
Sean Axmaker, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The homoerotic potential of the boxing drama is bluntly and clumsily plastered across the screen...