| Abstract |
Whispers of Life is inspired by the onslaught of publicized gay, teen suicides. This short film works as an artistic intervention to challenge the societal taboo of suicide, the pervasive and damaging effects of anti-gay bullying and the fact that these issues are not discussed openly. In this magical story about the interdependence of imagination and survival, Tom, a gay teenager, is threatened by a bully's homophobic words. As Tom sits with angst on his park bench, a stranger named Charles suddenly appears next to him. Charles strikes up a conversation with Tom that forever alters the course of his future and life. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed May 21, 2018). |
| Cast |
Travis Nelson, Patrick Gilmore, Aaron Rota, Veronica Jeske. |
| Language | In English. |
| Awards note | Won 2013 Reel Pride Film Festival Audience Award, Best Canadian GLBTTQ* Short Film |
| Awards note | Won 2013 Reel Pride Film Festival Audience Jury Award, Best Canadian GLBTTQ* Short Film |
| Awards note | Won 2014 Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival, Audience Award |
| Awards note | Nominated 2014 Directors Guild of Canada, DGC Team Award |
| Genre/form | Fiction films. |
| Genre/form | Short films. |
