Pit Stop

In this compelling drama, openly gay Ernesto (Marcus DeAnda) and closeted Gabe (Bill Heck) grapple with the sad tribulations of being gay in a small, working-class Texas town. Reminiscent of such classic rural gay love stories as “Big Eden” and “Brokeback Mountain,” “Pit Stop” achieves an understated tone of authenticity rarely seen on screen as it shows a tender, beautiful slice of gay American life. This festival hit is an uplifting love story about male intimacy, the heartache of unsuccessful relationships, and the transformative power of love.