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: - It's no Noah's ARC!
I think unsuspecting people should be aware that this series is NO Noah's ARC.I'm not talking about the stories.I was very aware of what this series was about before I saw it.I read all the reviews.And like Noah's ARC, I was expecting a bunch of unknown actors and low budget production.However, I LOVED Noah's ARC.A beautiful series that was truly ended way too soon.No so much this series.There should never be a season 2.

I think Noah's ARC writing and direction made ... Read More
Rating: - DL Chronicles
This DVD arrived quickly and in perfect condition.It was very entertaining to watch as well.
Rating: - Excellent DL Video and High Quality Segments
I was absolutely amazed with the video and production quality of this 4 segment video compilation. It was very sexy, sensual, and the imagery was wonderful. I would have jumped through the television screen if the technology was available. This is perfect for friends to watch together because it will definitely stimulate dialogue, amongst other things.
Rating: - thought provoking
I had seen this series and that is why I wanted to get a copy for myself. I found that the subject matter was very realistic and the situations that the characters delt with were true to whats happening in our society it was deffinately entertaining and thought provoking and is something that eveyone should see regurdless of race, gender or sexual preference. It was really a great dvd
Rating: - Absolutely love it !!!
I had been putting off getting the DVD for almost a year and now that I have it, I wish that I had gotten it earlier !!!Having missed the series on cable TV, I wanted to see what my friends were talking about and also because of the subject matter, I bit the bullet !!!

I thoroughly enjoyed each of the 4 episodes, but by far my favorite one is the story of Robert (see previous reviews for the storyline) as it seemed very real, honest and sincere !!!It shows a side rarely seen (hell, ... Read More