The Absolution of Anthony
A 16-year-old gay boy lives with his Catholic grandfather in the Bronx.
A 16-year-old gay boy lives with his Catholic grandfather in the Bronx.
Joe Quintero
Anthony
Carlos Rafart
Grandfather
Gary Cohen
Joe
Victor Garber
Father Carson
A 16-year-old gay boy lives with his Catholic grandfather in the Bronx.
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