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The Adonis Factor

The Adonis Factor

2010•1h 49m•4.1/10
Documentary

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4.1/10(8)

Gay men and their pursuit of physical perfection. When it comes to looks and body image, gay men can be a pretty tough crowd. Men are visually programmed. And gay men have an appreciation for beauty in all aspects, whether it's other male bodies or just antiques. There's no doubt that attractiveness is key to a man's self-esteem and his impression on others, especially in gay life. The pressure to look good is even more intense in an image- driven culture where near-naked images of masculine perfection abound. Men are being objectified as never before. From super models and muscle boys, to bears and twinks to average Joes, along with experts in the business of beauty, "The Adonis Factor" is a revealing look at gay men's love or lust for all things pretty.

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Gregory Cason

Himself - Psychologist (as Dr. Gregory Cason)

Clint Catalist

Himself - Model

Anderson Davis

Anderson Davis

Himself

Anthony O'Brien

Himself - Law Enforcement

Shane Stiel

Himself - Disc Jockey

Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch

Himself - Writer / Actor

John Ganun

Himself - Photographer

Rick D'Agostino

Himself - Model

Quentin Elias

Quentin Elias

Himself - Model from Marseille, France

Tim Jochen

Himself - Dermatologist (as Dr. Tim Jochen)

Justin Gaines

Himself - Bartender / Student

Richard Klein

Himself - Go Go Boy

Derek Brocklehurst

Himself

Justin Donahue

Himself

Eric Pyne

Himself - Trainer, Urban Body Fitness

Neil Samarripa

Himself - Trainer, Urban Body Fitness

Juan Pablo Zuluaga

Himself - Mr. Hotlanta

Scott Cullens

Himself - Contractor

Jeffrey Sanker

Himself - White Party Promote

Melvin Myles

Himself

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