I Am Michael is a 2015 American biographical drama film written and directed by Justin Kelly. Based on the journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis' New York Times Magazine article "My Ex-Gay Friend", the film stars James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, and Charlie Carver. Franco plays Michael Glatze, a gay activist who renounces homosexuality and becomes a Christian pastor. Filming ran in New York City from August 11 to August 30, 2014. The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on January 27, 2017, by Brainstorm Media.
Director | Justin Kelly |
Produced by | Vince Jolivette, Michael Mendelsohn, James Franco, Scott Reed, Ron Singer |
Screenplay by | Justin Kelly, Stacey Miller |
Starring | James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, Charlie Carver |
Music | Jake Shears, Tim K |
Cinematography | Christopher Blauvelt |
Edited by | Aaron I. Butler |
Production, company | Rabbit Bandini Productions, Patriot Pictures, LLC. |
Distributed by | Brainstorm Media |
Released | January 29, 2015 (Sundance), January 27, 2017 (United States) |
Running time | 101 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $2.5 million |
Netflix ID | 80161640 |
About I am Michael
The true story of gay youth activist Michael Glatze who clams he is no longer gay and becomes a Christian pastor.
Achievement of I am Michael
Emma Roberts and James Franco acted together in the film Nerve as well.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About I am Michael
Ex-gay movement.. 2000s in LGBT history.. LGBT-related films based on actual events.. Films set in the 2000s.. Gay-related films.
Latest information about I am Michael updated on July 28 2021.