Bridegroom (2013)

You won't be disappointed!

the audience applauded

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Bridegroom is the most wonderful homosexual documentary film I have seen.When I saw the part where Shane was soliloquizing in front of the video after Tom's death,I could not resist crying sorrowfully.Not only Tom's death,but their true love really touches my heart.The movie tell us a truth:"Deeply love the person who loves you deeply,otherwise you wil get in endless bitterness when you lose him or her.

You may have watched several good, impressive gay films before. But you might feel they are overly dramatic and far away from your life. I promise you Bridegroom is the most special and touching gay movie I have seen. Actually, it is a documentary. The real story was found by the director on Youtube in 2012 (It Could Happen To You). Bridegroom, the love story of Shane and Tom is also a precious memory for Shane.In the film, the hero, Shane Crone pays tribute to his partner Tom who died in an accident in 2011. All "actors and actresses" are themselves including Shane and Tom's family and friends. It's a documentary about Shane and Tom's childhoods, their acquaintance and their life. The film is tearful and heartbreaking because it does not have a happy ending. Tom dies young at only 29 years old.More heartbreaking is that Tom's family refuses to accept Shane. As Tom's lover, he cannot attend Tom's funeral. Although Shane's family and friends accept and support him, his sadness cannot be described in words. His world crashes with Tom's leaving.Shane and Tom, like other young people, are cheerful and optimistic. I also feel they are lucky, because they can meet their soul mate and true love in the big world. Shane is brave, and he can tell the world his story and about the tragedy.The world should be diverse and colorful, like the gay symbol - the rainbow flag. This small film may influence the audience and make a meaningful impact on society.

As an older gay man I have learned to to emotionally stuff my feelings down a long dark hole. I never even cried at my father's funeral. And felt guilty for it. But frankly, I wept and wept repeatedly after watching this documentary.You will first be angry at the cruelty and inhumanity shown to Shane (the surviving partner of this gay couple) by the family of his dead lover. Their inability to come to terms with both the sexuality and the death of their child is a living horror story. You will want to reach through the screen and smack Tom's mother right in the head. Then you will rethink.You can not escape ultimately feeling sorry for them. So bitter, so cruel, so filled with hate for what their son really was they are coming apart emotionally at the seams. And they will do--anything--to try and erase reality and history.I watched it a second time. What a lesson in living, the shortness of life and the need to say over and over to those who matter that you love them.Tap-Tap-Tap. Gotta go. I'll start crying again...and then I'll be inspired. Again.

This movie is one of the most heart-felt, touching, and tragic things that I have ever witnessed. I felt every emotion within Shane and I could not help but cry hysterically at several parts. This movie, saddening yet unexplainable beauty, should be viewed by everyone. This couple is such an inspiration to me, and they really made me see what is important in my life. The love that I felt between these partners, is something that I could only imagine holding in my hands. R.I.P. Tom. I love you both deeply, and I pray that Shane continues to stay strong and carry on with his message. You two are such an inspiration to me and this documentary is amazing. The strength that Shane holds is something that I can only dream of. God bless both of you and your partnership, I only wish that all of your life goals/dreams could have been made reality before he passed. You were a beautiful pair of soul-mates <3. Hold Tom in your heart forever Shane, and I hope that one day you two can reunite. LGBT rights should be everywhere, and same-sex rights should be given to EVERY human being. You, Me, every person that is out there; should be given the right to love openly and freely. Love is love and nobody should be deprived of that. SAME SEX MARRIAGE NEEDS TO BE LEGALIZED EVERYWHERE. Watch this movie and you will forever think the same. My love goes out to everyone struggling with rights, and to anyone that has been denied the privilege to love freely. I recommend this documentary to all, just prepare for the tears.