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The Skinny
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The Skinny

2012-02-10 · 103 min · ★ 5.6

Comedy

Five black Brown University classmates, four gay men and a lesbian, reunite in New York City for a weekend of fun, sins, secrets, lies and drama.

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Directors
Patrik-Ian Polk
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Countries
United States of America
Status
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Top Cast

Jussie SmollettJussie SmollettMagnus
Blake Young-FountainBlake Young-FountainSebastian
Anthony BurrellAnthony BurrellKyle
Shanika Warren-MarklandShanika Warren-MarklandLangston
Jeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanJeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanJoey
Jennia FredriqueJennia FredriqueSavannah
Dustin RossRyan
Wilson CruzWilson CruzDr. Vasquez
Seth GilliamSeth GilliamTesting Van Doc
Michael FranklinMichael FranklinMichael
Shaun RossShaun RossGay Pride Dancer

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