My Life as a Troll


1h 28m 2001

Brief Synopsis

"Can gay guys and straight guys really be friends?" For stand-up comedian Louie Cappa the answer isn't clear-cut. Dejected, chubby, closeted, and very lonely, Louie believes that he's an undesirable Troll. When he moves back to Los Angeles to open up to his straight buddies, they seem to be living i

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

"Can gay guys and straight guys really be friends?" For stand-up comedian Louie Cappa the answer isn't clear-cut. Dejected, chubby, closeted, and very lonely, Louie believes that he's an undesirable Troll. When he moves back to Los Angeles to open up to his straight buddies, they seem to be living in separate worlds. They drag him to a gay club, but they get all of the attention. After all, they're attractive and athletic, and he's, well, just a Troll. But with a little help from his friends, Louie's on a path toward self-respect and happiness.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States July 2001

Shown at New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Features) May 31 - June 10, 2001.

Shown at OUTFEST 2001: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 12-23, 2001.

video from 16mm

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival (Features) May 31 - June 10, 2001.)

Released in United States July 2001 (Shown at OUTFEST 2001: The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 12-23, 2001.)