Ask Any Buddy (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2020, Ask Any Buddy is a documentary film directed by Evan Purchell, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Long before films like LOVE, SIMON and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME became common fare at the multiplex, the only places gay men could see their lives and lusts depicted on screen with any degree of honesty was at their local all-male adult cinema. From coming out stories to romances, melodramas to camp comedies, the hundreds of films churned out by the gay adult film industry throughout the 70s and 80s were a driving force behind the spread of gay culture and constitute a largely forgotten document of an entire generation's realities and fantasies. A video companion to the Artforum ‘Best of 2018’ Instagram feed of the same name, ASK ANY BUDDY uses fragments from 126 theatrical feature films to create a kaleidoscopic snapshot of urban gay life in the era — or at least how it looked in the movies.
Who’s in it. Ask Any Buddy stars Peter Berlin as (archive footage), Rick Cassidy as (archive footage), Al Parker as (archive footage) and Jack Wrangler as (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Ask Any Buddy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ask Any Buddy page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ask Any Buddy (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ask Any Buddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ask Any Buddy worth watching?
- Ask Any Buddy holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ask Any Buddy?
- Ask Any Buddy stars Peter Berlin, Rick Cassidy, Al Parker, Jack Wrangler and Casey Donovan.
- When was Ask Any Buddy released?
- Ask Any Buddy was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.