The primary goal of the film “L.I.E (Long Island Expressway)” directed by, Michael Cuesta, is about discovering your sexual identity. This is represented through the journey of Howie, a 16-year-old boy, who has recently lost his mother to a car accident. This traumatic experience is exacerbated by his father’s frequent absenteeism and their estranged relationship. Without the guidance of his parents to assist him in navigating themes such as: gender, sexual identity, homosexuality, sexual boundaries etc. Howie is left to gather information from his primary supports, his friends, all of whom, represent a form of sexual identity.
Gary
In the film, Howie’s best friend, Gary, appears to have a sexual attraction to Howie; however, Howie is unclear about his sexual orientation. It is obvious through interactions that Gary is manipulative and uses his prowess to solicit Howie into criminal acts as well as indebting him to an Oldman, who attempts to solicit pornographic photographs from Howie as repayment after Gary and he steal from him. However, Howie remains unclear if he has actual feelings for Gary, despite having a notable response to Gary’s affirmations or flirting.
Kevin
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Big John is an enigmatic feature of this film, having ties to both Howie’s parents and key figures in the law enforcement community. In addition to this, Big John is a bisexual, pedophile, who enjoys the company of women and sodomizing, young boys. To illustrate, John lives with an 18-year-old boy named Scott, who has been a victim of Big Johns since he was a young child. However, this is not a monogamous relationship. Big John openly struggles with his sexual attraction to Howie, but refuses to act on it due to his relationship with Howie’s parents. Another key descriptor to how sexual boundaries plays apart in our sexual choices—despite our sexual
Gary
In the film, Howie’s best friend, Gary, appears to have a sexual attraction to Howie; however, Howie is unclear about his sexual orientation. It is obvious through interactions that Gary is manipulative and uses his prowess to solicit Howie into criminal acts as well as indebting him to an Oldman, who attempts to solicit pornographic photographs from Howie as repayment after Gary and he steal from him. However, Howie remains unclear if he has actual feelings for Gary, despite having a notable response to Gary’s affirmations or flirting.
Kevin
Howie’s road to sexual discovery further …show more content…
Big John is an enigmatic feature of this film, having ties to both Howie’s parents and key figures in the law enforcement community. In addition to this, Big John is a bisexual, pedophile, who enjoys the company of women and sodomizing, young boys. To illustrate, John lives with an 18-year-old boy named Scott, who has been a victim of Big Johns since he was a young child. However, this is not a monogamous relationship. Big John openly struggles with his sexual attraction to Howie, but refuses to act on it due to his relationship with Howie’s parents. Another key descriptor to how sexual boundaries plays apart in our sexual choices—despite our sexual