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21st Century Cinema

Gramercy Stories

51m

Directed by Joyce Chopra • 2008 • United States

GRAMERCY STORIES is an inspiring look inside a unique residence in Manhattan that provides a safe home for twenty-five gay and transgender teenagers who have experienced violence at home and on the streets. Told from their candid, often witty perspective, the film follows these courageous kids as they strive to remake their lives.

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