The DL Chronicles: The Complete First Season

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Studio: Wea-des Moines VideoRelease Date: 02/05/2008

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Four episodes comprise the first season of the DL Chronicles, about black men "living in a gray area" between gay and straight, according to the narrator Chadwick Williams (Damian Raven). The drama is framed as if Williams, a journalist introduced in the first episode, is sharing each story to enlighten viewers to the complexities of being an out gay man in various African-American communities. The shows, titled "Wes," "Robert," "Boo," and "Mark," describe these men's sexual situations, ranging from complete cover-up to their near-comings out. Wes Thomas (Darren Schnase) is a married real estate banker whose infidelity is kept under tight wraps. Robert Hall (Terrell Tilford) falls in love with Austin (Kareem Ferguson), a local store manager, but is terrified of his daughter finding out. Boo is faced with homophobia and outright prejudice everywhere he turns, and becomes doubly anxious about AIDS. The last episode, "Mark," turns the series around, by showing an example of a man who has just decided to tell his family the truth. Overall, the series manages a careful balance of drama, including some steamy sex scenes, and educational content, to help viewers understand how hard it is for these men to fight for community acceptance. Furthermore, there are great humorous moments, such as when all the men and women who Boo has slept with flash before his eyes, to prevent the show from seeming didactic. All these characters who are keeping it on the "down low" have something to tell us about tolerance, as well as charm and wit. --Trinie Dalton

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - WOW. One terrific series!!!
Unigue storyline! It is difficult to be just gay, but the black/gay existence is kept so below the surface! It survives beautifully and one really cares about the characters and what they go through to be themselves. A wonderful series and so well acted!
Rating: - Mind Blowing
I think these episodes were amazing. I watched all four and loved them. The story of Robert was my favorite. Boo was so real and really gave you a look into the possible mind and life of the "thug" DL man. The other stories were very funny and heart warming. The DL Chronicles are seriously the hot news of my dorm now because I keep telling people about it and they keep borrowing it. LUV THE DL CHRONICLES AND CAN'T WAIT FOR SEASON 2.
Rating: - DL Chronicles...I could take it or leave it
The Frist Season of DL Chronicles gives us a good insight of what some of our Brothers are up to but it still leaves us wondering why and how can I tell who belongs to this secret society.Additionally, this season was short.Good entertainment if your interest is in this area but it leaves you still needing answers to your questions.
Rating: - Eye-opening!!!
This was an eye-opening experience.I truly enjoyed this movie and have encouraged a few girlfriends to watch too.Thanks.
Rating: - good enough to watch the next season
I was pleasantly surprised. I bought this DVD on a whim. The term DL is always negatively associated with black men while our white counter part (ie brokeback mountain) is heralded as a gay love story. I was pleased that it was not stories of Black men who habitually cheat on their wives and girlfriends. While a couple of the shorts involved the secret lives - others where about coming out (or not) and the fear of losing friends and family members as a result of that choice. Episode 1 Wes - his story ... Read More