The Skinny
2012
Release Genre Format 2012 Romantic Comedy-Drama Film
The Skinny tells the story of five black Brown University classmates - four gay men and one lesbian - reuniting in the Big Apple for a weekend of sin, fun, secrets, lies and drama.
Writer: Patrik-Ian Polk
Director: Patrik-Ian Polk
Investment Rationale: We were excited to tell a story about Black gay circuit party experiences through the lens of ivy league graduates. We were also excited that the film raised HIV awareness in the Black gay community.