Movie Night – “Riley” (2023)

In this powerful coming-of-age drama, Dakota Riley is a star-player on a high school football team whose hidden sexuality threatens to unravel his life. His girlfriend, family and teammates all suspect something is coming undone. Things are complicated by a series of secret sexual encounters online and with a classmate. When his identity is thrown into disarray, he is forced to confront the consequences of denying himself, and come to terms with who he really is.

Based on writer-director Benjamin Howard’s real-life experience as a high-school football player struggling to come out, RILEY features nuanced and authentic performances, including a standout turn by lead actor Jake Holley, and featuring Heated Rivalry star, Connor Storrie.

Hosted by the Rainbow Film Club and Cambridge Community Players, sponsored by Sun Life. Movie Night is part of the Grand River Pride Festival.