导 演：    Richard Natale    

主 演：    Tony Campisi Richard Israel Crystal Jackson Russell Scott Lewis Richard Miro Sierra Pecheur Gregory Phelan Kevin Spirtas    

上 映：    1997年06月24日 ( 美国 )更多地区   

地 区：    美国    

对 白：    英语            

颜 色：    彩色    

声 音：    Dolby    

时 长：    87 分钟   

类 型：    剧情

PLOT DESCRIPTION

This story chronicles the history of a gay relationship that is torn asunder by death. In the late '70s, Philip (Gregory Phelan) meets Guy (Kevin Spirtas) at a yard sale where they were both eyeing the same green plaid shirt. Shortly after that, they become lovers. In that heyday of the sexual revolution (before AIDS), "open" relationships in which one or both partners have outside sexual contacts were not uncommon, and that is what they try to have. Philip finds that he is not nearly as "open" as Guy, but they only cease to be lovers when Guy charmingly informs him that he's moving in with another man. Their friendship continues, however, until Guy's death of AIDS in 1988. Even though the film's focus is on a relationship, it handles this subject unsentimentally. The brash wit of the characters is one of the film's highlights.

"Green Plaid Shirt" is a fabulously touching (and heart-wrenching) love story that brilliantly covers so many bases. Set in the late-80s to mid-90s, a group of gay men is struggling to find the balance between simply being in love and the ever-evolving world of queer politics and realities--from polyamory to finding community to dealing with AIDS.

The opening scene sets the mood for a story of true love, and the pains and joys that go with it. Philip is searching for meaning in the love that he has felt for so long, and takes us on a journey through his memories of the past ten years of commitment. What he reveals is a beautiful story of two men falling in love, and then forcing themselves to change their ways, to open their relationship, and to detach themselves from feelings of dependence and of jealousy. Through the years, other partners come and go, they deal with friends dying of AIDS, they go through good times and bad times, both together and apart. And ultimately, they discover what it is they both need.

"Green Plaid Shirt" tackles a lot. It's a very astute story about insecurities, love, the ebs and flows of monogamy in queer culture, and the harsh realities of AIDS and other illnesses. It's a remarkable love story that could happen in any decade, but is a poignant story about gay love in the 80s and 90s. It's a phenomenal tale with humor, heart-warming passion, and a powerful message. A beautiful movie.