The Adonis Factor
The Adonis Factor

The Adonis Factor

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2010
1h 49m
4.1(8 votes)
Documentary

Overview

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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41 members
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Gregory Cason

Himself - Psychologist (as Dr. Gregory Cason)

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Clint Catalist

Himself - Model

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Anderson Davis

Himself

Anderson Davis
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Anthony O'Brien

Himself - Law Enforcement

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Shane Stiel

Himself - Disc Jockey

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Bruce Vilanch

Himself - Writer / Actor

Bruce Vilanch
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John Ganun

Himself - Photographer

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Rick D'Agostino

Himself - Model

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Quentin Elias

Himself - Model from Marseille, France

Quentin Elias
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Tim Jochen

Himself - Dermatologist (as Dr. Tim Jochen)

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Justin Gaines

Himself - Bartender / Student

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Richard Klein

Himself - Go Go Boy

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Derek Brocklehurst

Himself

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Justin Donahue

Himself

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Eric Pyne

Himself - Trainer, Urban Body Fitness

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Neil Samarripa

Himself - Trainer, Urban Body Fitness

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Juan Pablo Zuluaga

Himself - Mr. Hotlanta

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Scott Cullens

Himself - Contractor

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Jeffrey Sanker

Himself - White Party Promote

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Melvin Myles

Himself

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Scott Parry

Himself (as Dr. Scott Parry)

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Perez. Gabriel

Himself

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Nic Delis

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Jallen Rix

Himself - Sexologist

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Brian Mills

Himself - Titan Director

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Christopher Saint

Himself - Titan Model

Christopher Saint
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Darren Main

Himself - Yoga Instructor

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Steve Waye

Himself - Yoga Student

Steve Waye
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Fred Goldsmith

Himself - Community Initiative

Fred Goldsmith
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Rick Esparza

Himself

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Costume & Make-Up

Stacey Hummell

Herself - Make-up Artist

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Ryan May

Himself

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Jonathan Miller

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Jeff Pray

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Michael Sigmann

Himself - Men's Inner Journey

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John Moore

Himself

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Ryan Cummings

Himself

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Derek Jones

Himself - Dermatologist (as Dr. Derek Jones)

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Greg Mueller

Himself - Plastic Surgeon (as Dr. Greg Mueller)

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Albert Wyss

Himself

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Dakota Rivers

Himself - Interior Designer / Titan Model (as Graig Keyte)

Dakota Rivers

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