Cock & Bull Story (2002) aka Southside by Billy Hayes

Southside (2003)

106 min|Crime, Drama, Sport|25 Feb 2003

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Two friends are torn apart by passion and ambition in the violent world of amateur boxing.

Director: Billy Hayes
Writer: Richard Crowe (play), Richard Zajdlic (play), Billy Hayes (screenplay)
Country: USA
Language: English
Duration: 106 min
Stars: Brian Austin Green, Bret Roberts, Wendy Fowler, Greg Mullavey

Billy Hayes’ drama Cock & Bull Story concerns boxers struggling with their sexual instincts. Set in working-class New Jersey, the film stars Bret Roberts as Travis, a young fighter on the rise. Those close to him, especially his trainer Pascoe (Greg Mullavey), object to Travis hanging around best friend Jacko (Brian Austin Green). Perpetually the subject of rumors concerning his sexual orientation, Travis ends up unwittingly taking part in a gay bashing incident. Jacko begins hiding out from tough guy Dumiak (Darin Heames). Even though he has a girlfriend, Annie (Wendy Fowler), Travis admits that his style of boxing may have something to do with his hidden homosexual yearnings. Cock & Bull Story was screened at the 2003 San Francisco Lesbian & Gay Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi