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Pedro

Play trailer Poster for Pedro 2008,  1h 34m,  Drama/ Biography/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Pedro Zamora (Alex Loynaz), AIDS educator and cast member of the reality television show "The Real World," joins the San Francisco edition of the show, refusing to hide his sexuality or his AIDS diagnosis. When Pedro is cast, he runs into difficulty with certain roommates, especially "Puck" Rainey (Matt Barr), while becoming close friends with Judd Winick (Hale Appleman). After Pedro gets married to Sean Sasser (DaJuan Johnson), his disease accelerates. The film is based on a true story.

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Niall Browne Movies in Focus Jun 24, 2021
1/5
This true life tale isn't a very good film and the script offers nothing new to the biopic genre. Go to Full Review
Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Mar 28, 2020
B
Pedro's life and legacy deserve a tribute, but one that's more consistently strong. Go to Full Review
Brian Juergens AfterElton.com Mar 31, 2009
6/10
Lacks the polish, star power or distinct voice of brother-in-arms Milk, but pays earnest tribute to a man who shattered preconceptions about gays and people with AIDS. Go to Full Review
Fr. Chris Carpenter Movie Dearest Mar 18, 2009
B
Inspiring biography of the HIV-positive MTV Real World star, Pedro Zamora. Go to Full Review
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Kylo S Jun 30, 2009 Between a 5/10 and 6/10, Plays more like a TV Movie of the Week than a film meant for the big screen.
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Nick Oceano

Director

Alex Loynaz

Actor

Justina Machado

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Hale Appleman

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DaJuan Johnson

Actor

Matt Barr

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis Pedro Zamora (Alex Loynaz), AIDS educator and cast member of the reality television show "The Real World," joins the San Francisco edition of the show, refusing to hide his sexuality or his AIDS diagnosis. When Pedro is cast, he runs into difficulty with certain roommates, especially "Puck" Rainey (Matt Barr), while becoming close friends with Judd Winick (Hale Appleman). After Pedro gets married to Sean Sasser (DaJuan Johnson), his disease accelerates. The film is based on a true story.
Director
Nick Oceano
Producer
Anne Clements, Chris Panizzon, Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Screenwriter
Dustin Lance Black
Genre
Drama, Biography, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 30, 2009
Runtime
1h 34m
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