San Francisco's most famous jock strap contest gets the arthouse treatment—yes, really.
The lives and fantasies of a group of contestants at San Francisco bar The End Up's famous jock strap dance contest.
Production
Documentary-style capture of authentic 1981 San Francisco gay bar culture.
Costume
The jock straps themselves—character development through athletic wear.
Director
J. Brian
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The End Up was a real legendary San Francisco gay bar; this film preserves its 1981 culture before the AIDS crisis transformed queer nightlife.
Director J. Brian was a prolific gay adult filmmaker attempting crossover legitimacy—this was his 'respectable' arthouse bid.
US
