Edge of Seventeen (film)

Edge of Seventeen is a 1998 coming of age romantic comedydrama film directed by David Moreton, written by Moreton and Todd Stephens, starring Chris Stafford, and costarring Tina Holmes and Andersen Gabrych.

Later that night, Eric ventures out to the local gay disco The Universal, a hopping joint run by none other than his old boss, Angie, who tells him not to worry about what everyone else thinks. He dances with a guy who takes him out to his car where the guy gives Eric a rim job, but then leaves shortly afterwards. Stung by a meaningless sexual experience, he calls Rod, who at first seems happy to hear from him, but then tells Eric that he probably shouldnt call him anymore. Eric then goes to Maggies house where he finally tells her that he is gay. Maggie does not seem to be that surprised since she suspected Erics relationship with Rod, but she comforts him nevertheless. Eric starts visiting the bar frequently, where he feels accepted by Angie and her close circle of friends. While waiting to meet up with Maggie one night, Eric clicks with a local college student named Jonathan. When Maggie finally comes to the club, she is heckled by Angies friends for being Erics fag hag, and leaves. He follows Maggie, but she is really upset at Eric for previously leading her on.Eric goes back to the club to find Jonathan, only to discover that he is already gone. He goes to the Ohio State dorms in hopes of finding him, but decides to find Rod instead. They go back to Rods room where they end up having sex. Eric is shown to be uncomfortable during it, and leaves after Rod falls asleep. When Eric goes home, he is ambushed by his mother, Bonnie, about his recent behavior and appearance, and says that people are getting the wrong idea about him. Eric leaves, and goes to see Angie. While at her house, Angie explains to Eric that its difficult to accept yourself for who you really are, and that he should give himself some time. He reconciles with Maggie, but quickly realizes that it was a mistake after sleeping together. Crestfallen at his rejection and his willingness to toy with her affections, Maggie ends the friendship. After she leaves, Erics mother confronts him about a pair of

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