2 By 4


1h 30m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Johnny comes from an Irish immigrant family in the Bronx, and seems to have a conventional life: construction job at his uncle's firm, girlfriend and friends. However, he finds himself both increasingly attracted to men, and haunted by something from his family past that he can't quite remember. He

Film Details

Also Known As
2 x 4, 2by4, 2x4
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998
Distribution Company
Strand Releasing; Ariztical Entertainment; Strand Releasing
Location
North Bronx, New York City, New York, USA; Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Johnny comes from an Irish immigrant family in the Bronx, and seems to have a conventional life: construction job at his uncle's firm, girlfriend and friends. However, he finds himself both increasingly attracted to men, and haunted by something from his family past that he can't quite remember. He begins to do drugs to get away from these questions, and forms a relationship with a boy he meets on the streets. But soon he discovers his family's secrets and is forced to reevaluate his entire life.

Film Details

Also Known As
2 x 4, 2by4, 2x4
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998
Distribution Company
Strand Releasing; Ariztical Entertainment; Strand Releasing
Location
North Bronx, New York City, New York, USA; Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Cinematography Award for Drama at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival.

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States 1999

Released in United States August 17, 2004

Released in United States Fall November 26, 1999

Released in United States February 1999

Released in United States January 1998

Released in United States July 1998

Released in United States June 1998

Released in United States October 1998

Released in United States on Video August 17, 2004

Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City April 29 - May 5, 1998.

Shown at OUTFEST '98: The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 9-20, 1998.

Shown at Raindance Film Showcase in London October 22-31, 1998.

Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 19-28, 1998.

Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 15-25, 1998.

Shown at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Film Festival February 10-22, 1999.

Feature directorial debut for Jimmy Smallhorne.

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Gen Art Film Festival in New York City April 29 - May 5, 1998.)

Released in United States 1999 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "Coming Times: New Irish Cinema" May 28 - June 10, 1999.)

Released in United States January 1998 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (in competition) in Park City, Utah January 15-25, 1998.)

Released in United States February 1999 (Shown at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Film Festival February 10-22, 1999.)

Released in United States June 1998 (Shown at San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival June 19-28, 1998.)

Released in United States July 1998 (Shown at OUTFEST '98: The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 9-20, 1998.)

Released in United States August 17, 2004

Released in United States on Video August 17, 2004

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at Raindance Film Showcase in London October 22-31, 1998.)

Released in United States Fall November 26, 1999