FILMS

Dakota Riley has it all. A dedicated and disciplined high school student athlete, he’s been primed for football glory his entire life. As he desperately tries to live up to the expectations placed on him by everyone, including himself, he is secretly grappling with his sexual identity. A realistic account of teenage self-discovery, Riley is a nuanced look at a young man’s emotional journey as he learns to understand and love himself. This heartfelt film is based on director Benjamin Howard’s own story.

Winner – Jury Award - Best Narrative – Woods Hole Film Festival