Love, Simon: Russell T Davies and more on why the gay teen movie is a ‘glorious victory’

With a lead whose sexuality isn’t a gimmick, this high-school drama may prove that film has caught up with its audienceFrom his clean-cut good looks to his inner angst, the titular character in Love, Simon seems like your average American high school movie hero.

Except for one thing: he’s secretly gay.

The story of Simon’s journey out of the closet drives this sweet, funny and in many ways conventional teen comedy-drama that’s doing brisk business in the States.Related: Love, Simon review – heartwarming gay romance

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