Heart Breaks Open
“Dear God, I'm HIV+. Now what? Jesus”
Synopsis
A model queer activist and community advocate, Jesus (Maximillian Davis) prides himself in his work with the Seattle LGBT community. At the same time, Jesus is having unprotected sex and cheating on his long-time partner. Jesus's world implodes when he discovers that he is HIV positive, forcing him to confront his innermost fears, his relationship with his ex-boyfriend, and a future living with HIV. Faced with the unknown, Jesus is pulled from the brink of suicide by Sister Alysa Trailer (Brian Peters), a drag queen nun who leads him down a path of self-discovery.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Maria Rain
- Original Title
- Heart Breaks Open
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Dual Power Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Maria Rain
Department Leadership Roster
William Maria Rain
Director
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What is Heart Breaks Open about?
A model queer activist and community advocate, Jesus (Maximillian Davis) prides himself in his work with the Seattle LGBT community. At the same time, Jesus is having unprotected sex and cheating on his long-time partner. Jesus's world implodes when he discovers that he is HIV positive, forcing him to confront his innermost fears, his relationship with his ex-boyfriend, and a future living with HIV. Faced with the unknown, Jesus is pulled from the brink of suicide by Sister Alysa Trailer (Brian Peters), a drag queen nun who leads him down a path of self-discovery.
Who directed Heart Breaks Open?
Heart Breaks Open was directed by William Maria Rain.
Who stars in Heart Breaks Open?
The principal cast of Heart Breaks Open includes Maximillian Davis, Belinda Carroll, Lady Chablis.
When was Heart Breaks Open released and how long is it?
Heart Breaks Open was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.