Characters & Themes
Abuse (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1983 · 94 mins · English
- Starring
- David Wojnarowicz, Steve James, Susan Schneider, Novella Nelson, Raphael Sbarge, Paul Peterson
Fourteen‑year‑old Thomas Carroll, a gay teen trapped in a home of severe parental abuse, seeks refuge with a documentary filmmaker focused on physical child abuse. As their bond deepens into love, the older man must choose between fleeing with Thomas or pursuing his career, risking the boy’s life.
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