# I Am Michael (2015)

> A psychologically unsettled biographical drama follows a prominent gay activist whose search for spiritual certainty leads him to renounce his former identity and become a Christian pastor.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/176648

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Justin Kelly
- Cast: James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, Daryl Hannah, Lesley Ann Warren, Avan Jogia, Charlie Carver, Devon Graye
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3713030/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, psychologically unsettled, nuanced, arthouse film night, lgbtq+ cinema night

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