‘National Anthem’ is an LGBTQ+ indie film about queer rodeo performers, and its official trailer was recently released. It marks the feature directorial debut of filmmaker and photographer Luke Gilford.
The movie is reportedly a fictional version of Gilford’s experience discovering the International Gay Rodeo Association (IGRA). Meanwhile, Charlie Plummer is portraying the character of Dylan, who is described as “a soft-spoken 21-year-old construction worker.”
A synopsis of the film via Awards Watch reads:
“Dylan is the de facto father figure to his little brother and works odd jobs to help the family get by. After he finds himself with the opportunity to work at a ranch, he is welcomed by a vibrant community of queer rodeo performers who openly explore their identities and sexuality. He is especially drawn to Sky (Eve Lindley), a force of nature who Dylan connects with deeply, as he begins to forge his own identity.”
The trailer shows how Dylan’s (Plummer) life revolved around work until he met a community of queer rodeo performers & ranchers. He soon finds himself exploring his own sexuality, but not without some hardships along the way.
Sources: firstshowing.net, awardswatch.com
